Seattle public meetings in 2021

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to transfer certain Georgetown properties from City Light to the Departments of Parks and Recreation and Transportation. The agenda also includes a briefing on scooter sharing and a discussion regarding the 2021 financial audit parameters for Seattle Public Utilities.

• Ordinance (CB 1202301) transferring Georgetown property jurisdiction from City Light to Parks and SDOT
• Easement agreement with King County near Boeing Field involving a 207 square foot increase in temporary use area
• Presentation on scooter share and new mobility
• Discussion of parameters for the 2021 Seattle Public Utilities financial audit

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Community Police Commission and Pacific Hospital PDA Governing Council. Members will also discuss an ordinance related to Seattle Fire Department fire prevention services.

• Reappointment of Katherine Seibel to the Community Police Commission
• Reappointment of Le’Jayah A. Washington to the Community Police Commission
• Appointments and reappointments to Pacific Hospital PDA Governing Council
• Ordinance regarding Seattle Fire Department fire prevention services (CB 1202456)

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee unanimously recommended passage of an ordinance updating Seattle Fire Department fire prevention services and confirmed five appointments to the Community Police Commission and Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council. All votes were 4-0. The items now go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended passage of fire prevention ordinance CB 120245 (4-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Katherine Seibel to Community Police Commission (4-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Le'Jayah A. Washington to Community Police Commission (4-0)
• Confirmed appointment of AyeNay A. Abye to Pacific Hospital PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Nancy Kathleen Sugg to Pacific Hospital PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Virgil L. Wade to Pacific Hospital PDA Governing Council (4-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is meeting to discuss federal legislative updates. The briefing includes summaries of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better Bill. The council will also approve minutes from the December 6, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of December 6, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Federal legislative update
• Summary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better Bill
• Preview of City Council actions

The Seattle City Council briefing on Dec. 13, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the Dec. 6 briefing and heard two information items: a federal legislative update and a preview of upcoming council actions. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of December 6, 2021 (8-0, with Sawant excused)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city employment, including union agreements and salary increases for non-represented staff. The agenda also includes updates to the traffic code, housing funding, and land use regulations.

• Ordinance authorizing a memorandum of understanding between the City and certain unions (CB 120242)
• Salary increases for 2022 for certain non-represented City job titles (CB 120243)
• Establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday for certain City employees (CB 120184)
• Creation of a Mobile Home Park Overlay District (CB 120206)
• Renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones

The Seattle City Council passed a series of ordinances and resolutions, including establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday for certain City employees, creating a Mobile Home Park Overlay District, renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones, and approving 2022 salary increases for non-represented City job titles. The Council also adopted its 2022 State Legislative Agenda and updated its internal rules of procedure. All votes were 8-0 except for one amendment to the rules that passed 7-1.

• Passed CB 120184 establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday for certain City employees (8-0)
• Passed CB 120206 creating a Mobile Home Park Overlay District (8-0)
• Passed CB 120214 renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones (8-0)
• Passed CB 120243 providing 2022 salary increases for non-represented City job titles (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32032 setting the 2022 State Legislative Agenda (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32029 updating Council Rules of Procedure (8-0; amendment to restrict abstentions passed 7-1)
• Passed CB 120119 ending hazard pay requirements (8-0)
• Passed CB 120247 adding data reporting duties to City Attorney's Office (8-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Dream Development Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding human rights protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status. The meeting also includes several appointments and reappointments to the Human Rights, Women’s, Disability, and LGBTQ Commissions.

• Ordinance for human rights protections regarding citizenship and immigration status (CB 12024111)
• Appointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Reappointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission
• Reappointment to the Seattle Disability Commission
• Reappointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission

The Community Economic Development Committee unanimously recommended confirming 10 appointments/reappointments to Seattle's Human Rights, Women's, Disability, and LGBTQ commissions, and recommended passing an ordinance adding protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status. All votes were 3-0.

• Recommended confirming Alexander F. Tang to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Roopali Dhingra to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Amanda Richer to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Jackie Schultz to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Schuyler Reid to Human Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointing Jennifer Gordon, Zoe True, and Marcia Wright-Soika to Women's Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointing April Snow to Disability Commission and Victor Loo to LGBTQ Commission (3-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120241, adding citizenship/immigration status protections (3-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will discuss financial strengthening measures for the Human Services Department. The committee will also consider ordinances regarding City Attorney data reporting and Fire Chief compensation, as well as a resolution for seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings.

• Resolution to consider strategies for seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings
• Ordinance adding data reporting responsibilities to the City Attorney’s Office
• Ordinance creating a compensation program for the Fire Chief position
• Presentation on financial strengthening measures for the Human Services Department

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee recommended passage of CB 120247, which adds data reporting responsibilities to the City Attorney's Office and creates a new chapter in the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also recommended adoption of a resolution on seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings and approved a compensation program for the Fire Chief position. All votes were along party lines, with Councilmember Pedersen opposing the data reporting ordinance.

• Recommended passage of CB 120247 (data reporting for City Attorney's Office) (3-1)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32033 (seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry buildings) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120248 (Fire Chief compensation program) (3-0)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will hold public hearings on several land use ordinances. Proposed actions include establishing a Mobile Home Park Overlay District and amending the 2018 Seattle Energy Code. The committee will also discuss historic preservation for 802 16th Avenue.

• Renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones (CB 1202144)
• Establishing a Mobile Home Park Overlay District (CB 120206)
• Amending the 2018 Seattle Energy Code (CB 1202392)
• Authorizing administrative waivers for minor sewage treatment plant expansions (CB 1202153)
• Designating 802 16th Avenue as a historical landmark (CB 1202355)

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee unanimously recommended five council bills to the full City Council, including establishing a Mobile Home Park Overlay District, amending the Seattle Energy Code, allowing administrative waivers for sewage treatment plant expansions, renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones, and imposing landmark controls on 802 16th Avenue. All votes were 5-0 in favor. The committee also heard a quarterly tree report from SDCI and OSE as an information item.

• Recommended CB 120206 establishing Mobile Home Park Overlay District (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120239 amending 2018 Seattle Energy Code (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120215 authorizing administrative waivers for sewage treatment plant expansions (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120214 renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120235 imposing landmark controls on 802 16th Avenue (5-0)
• Heard quarterly tree report from SDCI and OSE (information only)

Governance and Education Committee

The committee will review a presentation from the Seattle Department of Human Resources regarding RSJI. Members will also consider Resolution 320292, which proposes adopting new General Rules and Procedures for the Seattle City Council.

• Seattle Department of Human Resources RSJI presentation
• Possible vote on Resolution 320292 regarding City Council rules and procedures

The Governance and Education Committee heard an information item on the Seattle Department of Human Resources' Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) presentation. The committee recommended that the full City Council adopt, as amended, Resolution 32029, which adopts general rules and procedures for the Seattle City Council and supersedes Resolution 31920. The vote was 3 in favor, with none opposed.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32029 (general rules and procedures) as amended (3-0)
• Heard information item Inf 1955 (RSJI presentation)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding the operation of Woodland Park Zoo by the Woodland Park Zoological Society. Members will also discuss creating an Indigenous Advisory Council and authorizing grant-related actions for Parks and Recreation.

• Ordinance CB 1201641: Agreement with Woodland Park Zoological Society to manage Woodland Park Zoo
• Resolution Res 320342: Authorization for grant funding through the State Recreation and Conservation Office
• Ordinance CB 1201883: Creation of an Indigenous Advisory Council for tribal and urban Indian engagement

The committee recommended City Council pass three items: an amended ordinance authorizing a Parks and Recreation agreement with the Woodland Park Zoological Society for zoo operations (5-0), a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to act as the city's agent for state grant-funded projects (4-0), and an ordinance creating an Indigenous Advisory Council (4-0). Councilmember Sawant was excused from the latter two votes. All items were forwarded to the full council.

• Recommended passage of amended CB 120164 authorizing zoo management agreement with Woodland Park Zoological Society (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32034 authorizing Superintendent as agent for state grant projects (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120188 creating Indigenous Advisory Council and adding SMC Chapter 3.75 (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider ordinances regarding HUD housing funds and street vacation exemptions for affordable housing projects. The meeting also includes discussions on new parking compensation requirements for construction employees and several board appointments.

• Ordinance amending the 2021 Annual Action Plan to accept HUD grant funds
• Ordinance exempting affordable housing from city street vacation fees
• Ordinance requiring parking compensation for construction employees
• Appointments to the Seattle Housing Authority Board and Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Briefing on the Department of Finance and Administrative Services Race and Social Justice Initiative

The Finance and Housing Committee unanimously recommended passage of several appointments and ordinances. It approved a substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan for housing funding, and passed an ordinance exempting publicly funded affordable housing projects from paying for street vacations. A bill requiring employers to provide parking or compensation for construction employees was discussed but not voted on.

• Confirmed Sally J. Clark to Seattle Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Estefana Ramirez De Harry to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Diana Salazar to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Edna C. Shim to Burke Gilman PDA Governing Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Chasten Fulbright to Community Roots Housing PDA Governing Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Shalimar M. Gonzales to Community Roots Housing PDA Governing Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Eric Snow to Community Roots Housing PDA Governing Council (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120238 (housing funding plan amendment) (5-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review upcoming council and regional committee actions. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 29, 2021, briefing.

• Approval of November 29, 2021, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on December 6, 2021, was a procedural meeting. The only substantive action was the approval of the minutes from the November 29, 2021, Council Briefing. The meeting also included a report from the Council President and a preview of upcoming City Council actions, which were heard as information items.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of November 29, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a six-month extension of a moratorium on certain mobile home park land use applications. The council will also consider ordinances related to city employment, street renaming, and utility fund transfers.

• Public hearing for a six-month moratorium on mobile home park land use changes (CB 120213)
• Renaming Thomas St between 1st Ave N and 2nd Ave N to Lenny Wilkens Way (CB 120236)
• Agreement with Seattle Fire Chiefs Association, IAFF Local 2898 (CB 120231)
• Transfer of funds into the City Light Rate Stabilization Account (CB 120233)
• Ratification of the 2021 Salmon Habitat Plan update (Res 320316)

The Seattle City Council passed CB 120213, extending the moratorium on new or changed uses at mobile home parks for six months. It also approved several other ordinances, including renaming a portion of Thomas St to Lenny Wilkens Way, authorizing a fire chiefs labor agreement, and adopting the Fourth Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance. The council adopted resolutions on the WRIA 9 salmon habitat plan and City Light's energy conservation targets, and confirmed four board appointments. All votes were 7-0.

• Passed CB 120213, extending the mobile home park moratorium for six months.
• Passed CB 120236, renaming Thomas St between 1st Ave N and 2nd Ave N to Lenny Wilkens Way.
• Passed CB 120231, authorizing a labor agreement with Seattle Fire Chiefs Association (IAFF Local 2898).
• Passed CB 120237, the Fourth Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance, adjusting civil service exemptions.
• Passed CB 120233, transferring Light Fund money to the Rate Stabilization Account and amending its operation.
• Adopted Res 32031, ratifying the 2021 WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan, with an added recital on basin stewards.
• Adopted Res 32030, approving City Light's 2022-2023 energy conservation target.
• Confirmed appointments to the Bicycle Advisory Board, Transit Advisory Board, and School Traffic Safety Committee.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing several land use and zoning ordinances. The agenda includes a briefing on the Crown Hill Urban Village Community Action Plan and updates to the 2018 Seattle Energy Code.

• Briefing on Crown Hill Urban Village Community Action Plan
• Ordinance for sewage treatment plant expansion waivers (CB 1202152)
• Amendments to the 2018 Seattle Energy Code (CB 1202393)
• Establishment of a Mobile Home Park Overlay District (CB 1202064)
• Renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones (CB 1202145)

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee met remotely on December 3, 2021, and discussed several items but took no final votes. The committee heard an information item on the Crown Hill Urban Village Community Action Plan and discussed four council bills: authorizing administrative waivers for sewage treatment plant expansions, amending the Seattle Energy Code, establishing a Mobile Home Park Overlay District, and renaming Single-Family zones to Neighborhood Residential zones. All items were only discussed in committee; no decisions were made.

• Heard information item on Crown Hill Urban Village Community Action Plan
• Discussed CB 120215 (sewage treatment plant waiver) — no action
• Discussed CB 120239 (energy code amendments) — no action
• Discussed CB 120206 (Mobile Home Park Overlay District) — no action
• Discussed CB 120214 (renaming Single-Family to Neighborhood Residential zones) — no action

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will consider a proposal to waive street vacation fees for affordable housing projects. The agenda also includes appointments to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board and Transit Advisory Board. Additionally, members will review ordinances regarding property transfers in Georgetown and energy conservation targets for Seattle City Light.

• Proposal to waive street vacation fees for affordable housing (Council Bill 120227)
• Ordinance for property transfers in the Georgetown neighborhood (CB 1202308)
• Ordinance regarding fund transfers into the Rate Stabilization Account (CB 1202339)
• Ratification of the 2021 Salmon Habitat Plan update (Res 320317)
• Approval of biennial energy conservation targets for Seattle City Light (Res 3203010)

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council confirm four appointments to advisory boards: Jose Ulises Nino Rivera and Diane Teh-Mei Walsh to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, Amin Amos to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board, and Robin Schwartz to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee. One appointment (Autumn Sharp, Appt 02075) was removed from the agenda. The committee also recommended adoption of a resolution ratifying the 2021 WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan, an ordinance transferring Light Fund money to the Rate Stabilization Account, and a resolution approving a 2022-2023 energy conservation target. A proposal to waive street vacation fees for affordable housing was heard as an information item, and an ordinance on surplus property and an easement near Boeing Field was discussed after a public hearing.

• Recommended confirming Jose Ulises Nino Rivera to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (5-0).
• Recommended confirming Diane Teh-Mei Walsh to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (5-0).
• Recommended confirming Amin Amos to Seattle Transit Advisory Board (5-0).
• Removed appointment of Autumn Sharp (Appt 02075) from agenda.
• Recommended confirming Robin Schwartz to Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee (5-0).
• Recommended adopting Resolution 32031 ratifying 2021 WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan (5-0).
• Recommended passing CB 120233 transferring Light Fund money to Rate Stabilization Account (5-0).
• Recommended adopting Resolution 32030 approving 2022-2023 energy conservation target (5-0).

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee will discuss Resolution 320291. This resolution proposes adopting the General Rules and Procedures of the Seattle City Council, which would supersede Resolution 31920. The agenda includes a 30-minute briefing on these procedures.

• Resolution 320291 to adopt General Rules and Procedures for the Seattle City Council

The Governance and Education Committee met remotely on December 1, 2021, and discussed Resolution 32029, which would adopt new General Rules and Procedures for the Seattle City Council and supersede Resolution 31920. No vote was taken; the item was only discussed. The meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Discussed Resolution 32029 (adopting new Council rules) — no action taken

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The special Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for November 30, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided text contains only a cancellation notice.

Council Briefing

The council will hear a presentation from the RSJI Change Team and discuss the draft 2022 State Legislative Agenda. The meeting also includes approval of November 22 minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions. Public comment is not accepted during this briefing.

• RSJI Change Team presentation
• Presentation on 2022 State Legislative Agenda
• Approval of November 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• Preview of City Council actions

The Council Briefing was held remotely on November 29, 2021, with five members present and two excused. The minutes of the November 29, 2021 briefing were approved. Three information items were heard in committee: a presentation by the Legislative Department's RSJI Change Team, a presentation on the 2022 State Legislative Agenda, and a preview of the day's City Council actions and committee meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of November 29, 2021.
• Heard the Legislative Department RSJI Change Team presentation (Inf 1950) in committee.
• Heard the 2022 State Legislative Agenda presentation (Inf 1951) in committee.
• Heard the preview of City Council actions and committee meetings (Inf 1736) in committee.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances to amend emergency bill assistance programs for City Light and Seattle Public Utilities in response to COVID-19. The agenda also includes a vote on a collective bargaining agreement for the Office of Emergency Management unit.

• Expansion of emergency bill assistance for City Light customers (CB 1202251)
• Extension of assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customer delinquencies (CB 1202262)
• Collective bargaining agreement for the PROTEC17 Office of Emergency Management unit (CB 1202323)
• Payment of audited city claims from November 15 through November 19, 2021 (CB 120234)

The Seattle City Council passed four ordinances by unanimous 8-0 votes: paying audited claims for November 15-19, 2021; expanding City Light's emergency bill assistance program for COVID-19; extending Seattle Public Utilities' emergency assistance for COVID-related delinquencies; and authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17 for the Office of Emergency Management. The council also adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar and the agenda, and excused Councilmember González from the December 6 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved CB 120234, paying audited claims for the week of November 15-19, 2021 (8-0).
• Approved CB 120225, amending City Light's emergency bill assistance program to temporarily expand access for COVID-19 (8-0).
• Approved CB 120226, extending Seattle Public Utilities' Emergency Assistance Program for COVID-induced delinquencies (8-0).
• Approved CB 120232, authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17 for the Office of Emergency Management (8-0).
• Adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0).
• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0).
• Excused Councilmember González from the December 6, 2021 meeting.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2021, has been cancelled.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Seattle City Council Public Safety and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for November 23, 2021, has been cancelled. No legislative items were listed for discussion.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is reviewing technical amendments and taking final action on the 2022 Proposed Balancing Package. The meeting includes decisions regarding budget reallocations for various city departments.

• Add $1 million GF to ARTS for organizations not qualifying for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant funding
• Reallocate $4.4 million from Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery funds to DEEL for Seattle Promise enhancements
• Authorize the issuance of approximately $100 million in LTGO bonds in 2022
• Add $3.1 million REET I Capital Fund to SDOT for debt service
• Reallocate $2 million from CLFR Fund for FEMA Contingency and revenue replacement

The Select Budget Committee approved a series of technical amendments to the 2022 Proposed Balancing Package, including funding adjustments for the Office of Arts & Culture, the JumpStart Fund, the Revenue Stabilization Fund, the Community Safety Officer program, the Seattle Promise program, and transportation projects. The committee also approved the 2022 Budget Ordinance (CB 120211) with an 8-1 vote, with Councilmember Sawant opposed, and recommended passage of related budget legislation.

• Approved CBA ARTS-003-B-002-2022: Rescinded ARTS-003-B-001 and added funding for organizations that did not qualify for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
• Approved CBA CBO-501-B-001-2022: Amended and passed CB 120221, the 2021 supplemental appropriations ordinance.
• Approved CBA FG-001-D-001-2022: Restored JumpStart Fund expenditures per Ordinance 126393, reallocated CLFR funds, acknowledged 2021 carryforward, and imposed two provisos.
• Approved CBA FG-006-B-002-2022: Added $400,000 GF to increase transfer to Revenue Stabilization Fund.
• Approved CBA FG-901-A-002-2022: Cut $2 million CLFR Fund for FEMA Contingency and reallocated for food/nutrition programs and Community Safety Officer program expansion.
• Approved CBA DEEL-900-A-002-2022: Swapped $4.4 million from DEEL to Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy funds for Seattle Promise.
• Approved CBA HSD-054-C-002-2022: Amended and adopted Resolution 32026 on behavioral health investments.
• Approved CBA SDOT-505-A-002-2022: Authorized ~$100 million LTGO bonds for transportation, added funds for bridge design, and added a proviso.

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 Proposed Budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a lease renewal for Fort Lawton and updates to several city permit and use fees.

• Filing of the 2022 Proposed Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Lease renewal for 33.95 acres at Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center
• Updates to Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit fees
• New 2022 fee schedule for Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities
• Amendments to the Street Use Fee Schedule

The Seattle City Council passed the 2022 budget (CB 120211) 8-1, with Councilmember Sawant opposed, and approved the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The Council also passed ordinances levying property taxes for 2022 (CB 120203, CB 120204) and increased the commercial parking tax (CB 120228), all by 9-0 votes. Several bond authorizations for city infrastructure were approved, and a resolution requesting increased behavioral health services from King County and the State was adopted.

• Passed 2022 City budget (CB 120211) 8-1, with Sawant opposed
• Approved 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CF 314486)
• Levied 2022 property taxes (CB 120203, CB 120204) 9-0
• Increased commercial parking tax (CB 120228) 9-0
• Authorized up to $275M in interfund loans to General Fund (CB 120222)
• Authorized $15M in bridge loans for Transportation Fund (CB 120223)
• Adopted resolution requesting more behavioral health services (Res 32026) 9-0
• Adopted resolution on portable paid time off for domestic workers (Res 32028) 9-0

Council Briefing

This meeting is a council briefing to preview upcoming city council and regional committee actions. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the November 15, 2021, meeting. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of November 15, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on Nov 22, 2021, with 7 members present and 2 arriving late. The only formal action was approval of the Council Briefing Minutes from November 15, 2021. The council also heard an information item previewing the day's City Council actions and committee agendas, but took no vote on it.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of November 15, 2021
• Heard Information Item Inf 1736 (City Council Agenda preview) with no action taken

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is conducting a public hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed 2022 budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also vote on several amendments to various city department funds.

• Public hearing on 2022 General Revenue Sources and a possible property tax levy increase
• $1.5 million for ARTS payroll expense tax and three temporary positions
• $879,000 and 26 positions for CSCC dispatch operational needs
• $5 million for HSD to expand high-acuity shelter and behavioral health services
• $1 million in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery funds for ARTS organizations

The Select Budget Committee voted on the 2022 balancing package, approving a large consent package of budget actions and statements of legislative intent. The committee also approved several ordinances, including the 2022 property tax levies, grant acceptances, and bond authorizations. Several proposed amendments were rejected, including those to increase the commercial parking tax to 14.75% and to add funds to SPD. The committee also approved a resolution limiting public safety hiring incentives to $500,000 and ending them by December 31, 2021.

• Approved the consent package of budget actions, including $1.5M for arts programming, $1M for arts organizations, and $50,000 for a mural restoration.
• Approved the 2022 property tax ordinances (CB 120203 and CB 120204).
• Approved the 2021 year-end grant acceptance ordinance (CB 120220) for $78.1 million in non-City funding.
• Approved the 2022 recurring grant acceptance ordinance (CB 120189).
• Approved the 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Program (CF 314486 and CF 314487).
• Approved the commercial parking tax increase to 14.5% (CB 120228).
• Rejected an amendment to increase the commercial parking tax to 14.75% (SDOT-503-C-001).
• Approved Resolution 32027, limiting public safety hiring incentives to $500,000 and ending them by December 31, 2021.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several land use and housing items. This includes a rezone for properties on 30th Avenue NE and an ordinance regarding sewer easements at Sand Point to support cottage development for people experiencing homelessness. The council will also address payment of city bills and an alley vacation petition.

• Rezoning 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from Single Family 7200 to Lowrise 3 (M2)
• Ordinance for sewer easement at Sand Point to support cottages for people experiencing homelessness
• Petition to vacate an alley in Block 1, Kinnear’s Addition
• Ordinance to pay audited city claims from November 1 through November 5, 2021

The Seattle City Council approved a rezoning of two lots at 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from Single Family 7200 to Lowrise 3 with Mandatory Housing Affordability, and passed the accompanying ordinance. It also granted the vacation of an alley in the block bounded by South Grand Street, 22nd Avenue South, South Holgate Street, and 23rd Avenue South, with conditions including an exemption from compensation for certain entities. Additionally, the council authorized an easement agreement with the University of Washington for a sewer line at Sand Point to support development of cottages for people experiencing homelessness. All votes were 8-0.

• Granted rezoning at 14302 and 14330 30th Ave NE to LR3 (M2) (8-0)
• Passed ordinance for rezoning with Mandatory Housing Affordability (8-0)
• Granted alley vacation for Grand Street Commons with conditions (8-0)
• Added condition exempting Mount Baker Housing entities from right-of-way compensation
• Added condition requiring SDC review of arts/culture space agreement
• Passed ordinance authorizing sewer easement with UW for Sand Point cottages (8-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0)
• Approved payment of claims for week of Nov 1-5, 2021 (8-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting includes the approval of minutes from November 8, 2021, and a preview of upcoming City Council actions. Two executive sessions regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation are also scheduled.

• Approval of November 8, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions
• Executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on November 15, 2021, approving the minutes from the November 8 meeting. The council then moved into two closed executive sessions on pending litigation, which were extended and concluded at 11:22 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing minutes of November 8, 2021
• Held closed executive sessions on pending litigation (extended, concluded 11:22 a.m.)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will receive a presentation regarding the Initial Balancing Package. Council Central Staff will lead a briefing and discussion on this item. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Presentation of the Initial Balancing Package
• Review of supporting document CBO-013-A-002

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is conducting a public hearing to solicit comments on the City’s 2022 General Revenue Sources. This includes discussion of a possible property tax levy increase. The committee will also hear regarding the Mayor’s 2022 Proposed Budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program.

• Public hearing on 2022 General Revenue Sources
• Possible property tax levy increase
• Mayor’s 2022 Proposed Budget
• 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program

The Select Budget Committee met remotely on November 10, 2021, and held a public hearing. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only, with the agenda approved and the hearing conducted.

• Approved the agenda
• Held public hearing

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will meet for a special session to review the presentation of the Initial Balancing Package. A separate evening public hearing is scheduled to discuss 2022 General Revenue Sources and the Mayor’s 2022 Proposed Budget.

• Presentation of the Initial Balancing Package
• Discussion of 2022 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase
• Review of the Mayor’s 2022 Proposed Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Grand Street Commons LLC to vacate an alley in Block 14 of Jos C. Kinnear’s Addition. The Council will also consider an ordinance to pay audited claims from the week of October 25, 2021.

• Petition by Grand Street Commons LLC to vacate an alley in Block 14, Jos C. Kinnear’s Addition
• Ordinance (CB 120217) to pay audited claims for October 25–29, 2021
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 18 and November 1, 2021

The Seattle City Council met remotely and held a public hearing on Clerk File 314459, a petition by Grand Street Commons LLC to vacate an alley in the Kinnear's Addition block bounded by South Grand Street, 22nd Avenue South, South Holgate Street, and 23rd Avenue South. The council also passed CB 120217, an ordinance appropriating funds to pay audited claims for the week of October 25-29, 2021, with a 7-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, including approval of minutes, the introduction and referral calendar, and the agenda.

• Passed CB 120217, appropriating funds for audited claims (7-0)
• Held public hearing on CF 314459, alley vacation petition (no vote recorded)
• Adopted minutes for October 18 and November 1, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar IRC 324 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Excused Councilmember Strauss from November 29, 2021 meeting

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is holding a briefing regarding Clerk File 314459 for the Grand Street Alley Vacation. Presenters from the Seattle Department of Transportation and other agencies will provide information. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Briefing on Clerk File 314459 regarding Grand Street Alley Vacation
• Approval of November 1, 2021, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of City Council Actions and Committee meetings

The Seattle City Council held a routine briefing with no substantive votes. Members approved the minutes from the November 1, 2021 meeting. They heard informational briefings on the Grand Street Alley Vacation and the day's council agenda, then held a closed executive session on litigation.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of November 1, 2021
• Heard briefing on Clerk File 314459 - Grand Street Alley Vacation
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will discuss a rezone application for portions of lots at 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Single Family 7200 to Lowrise 3 multifamily residential. The committee will hold a discussion and a possible vote on this item.

• Rezoning application for 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from SF 7200 to LR3 multifamily residential

Council Briefing

This meeting is a briefing to preview scheduled City Council and regional committee actions. The agenda also includes the President's Report and the approval of October 25, 2021, meeting minutes. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of October 25, 2021, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on November 1, 2021, was a procedural meeting. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the October 25, 2021 briefing and heard a preview of upcoming council and committee actions. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of October 25, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on several appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. The council will also consider ordinances for paying audited city claims from October 2021.

• Appointment of Evan Hundley to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Kelly McCaffrey to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Jessica A. Farmer to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Deepa Sivarajan to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Ordinance CB 120208 for audited claims (Oct 11–15, 2021)

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved routine items: adopted the introduction and referral calendar, passed two ordinances to pay audited claims, and confirmed five appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. All votes were unanimous (9-0). No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (9-0)
• Passed CB 120208, paying claims for week of Oct 11-15, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120209, paying claims for week of Oct 18-22, 2021 (9-0)
• Confirmed Evan Hundley to Parks Board, term to Mar 31, 2022 (9-0)
• Confirmed Kelly McCaffrey to Parks Board, term to Mar 31, 2022 (9-0)
• Confirmed Jessica A. Farmer to Parks Board, term to Mar 31, 2024 (9-0)
• Confirmed Deepa Sivarajan to Parks Board, term to Mar 31, 2024 (9-0)
• Confirmed Marlon Dylan Herrera to Parks Board, term to Mar 31, 2024, as amended (9-0)

Select Budget Committee

Council Central Staff will present and summarize Councilmembers' proposed amendments to the 2022 Proposed Budget. The committee will also hold briefings regarding the Seattle Department of Transportation and the Human Services Department.

• Briefing on Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) budget items
• Briefing on Human Services Department (HSD) budget items

The Select Budget Committee met to hear Councilmembers' proposed amendments to the 2022 Proposed Budget, including Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent. Two information items were heard: one from the Seattle Department of Transportation and one from the Human Services Department. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Heard SDOT information item Inf 1942
• Heard HSD information item Inf 1941

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review councilmember-proposed amendments to the 2022 budget. Staff will present summaries of changes related to departments including housing, public safety, and parks.

• Proposed 2022 budget amendments for Office of Housing
• Budget discussions regarding Homelessness Response
• Review of Seattle Parks and Recreation budget amendments
• Discussion of Seattle Police Department budget amendments
• Proposed budget changes for Seattle Fire Department

The Select Budget Committee met to hear information items on the 2022 Proposed Budget, including presentations from the Office of Housing, Homelessness Response, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Police Department, and other departments. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was limited to hearing these information items.

• Heard Office of Housing information item (Inf 1933)
• Heard Homelessness Response information item (Inf 1931)
• Heard Seattle Parks and Recreation information item (Inf 1939)
• Heard Seattle Police Department information item (Inf 1938)
• Heard Community Safety and Communications Center information item (Inf 1930)
• Heard Seattle Fire Department information item (Inf 1935)
• Heard Office of the Inspector General for Public Safety information item (Inf 1934)
• Heard Seattle Municipal Court information item (Inf 1936)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review Councilmember proposed amendments to the 2022 Proposed Budget. The meeting includes briefings on various city departments, including finance, utilities, and public libraries. Staff will present summaries of these budget actions and statements of legislative intent.

• Overview of proposed 2022 budget amendments
• Review of Finance General department amendments
• Discussion of Seattle Public Utilities and City Light budgets
• Review of Arts, Education, and Culture department amendments
• Review of Planning, Community, and Workforce Development amendments

The Select Budget Committee convened remotely and heard presentations from Council Central Staff summarizing Councilmember-proposed amendments to the 2022 Proposed Budget. All agenda items were information items (Inf) and were heard in committee; no formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting recessed and reconvened, with all items heard by adjournment at 5:03 p.m.

• Heard Inf 1944: Proposed Budget Amendments Overview
• Heard Inf 1917: Finance General
• Heard Inf 1916: Department of Finance and Administrative Services
• Heard Inf 1918: Legislative Department
• Heard Inf 1943: Mayor's Office
• Heard Inf 1913: Office of City Auditor
• Heard Inf 1929: Seattle Information Technology Department
• Heard Inf 1928: Seattle Public Utilities

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is meeting for a briefing to review previous minutes and preview upcoming council and regional committee actions. The agenda includes an executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation. Public comment is not accepted during this meeting.

• Approval of October 18, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on October 25, 2021, approving the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. The council also discussed a preview of upcoming actions and entered a closed executive session on pending litigation, which concluded after 13 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of October 18, 2021
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review a rezone application from 14302 Development, LLC and the Seattle Housing Authority. The proposal seeks to change zoning at 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from Single Family 7200 to Lowrise 3 multifamily residential.

• Rezone application for 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from SF 7200 to LR3

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee discussed CF 314367, an application by 14302 Development, LLC and the Seattle Housing Authority to rezone portions of lots at 14302 and 14330 30th Avenue NE from Single Family 7200 (SF 7200) to Lowrise 3 (LR3) multifamily residential. No vote or decision was recorded; the item was only discussed in committee.

• Discussed CF 314367 rezoning application (no action taken)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is meeting to vote on several appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission. The council will also consider an ordinance to pay audited claims from early October 2021.

• Appointment of Haley Freedlund to the Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Appointment of Arianna Laureano to the Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Appointment of Rachel Sanchez to the Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from October 4 through October 8, 2021

The Seattle City Council met remotely and handled routine business. It approved the journal, agenda, and payment of claims, and confirmed three appointments to the Seattle Renters' Commission. A proposed ordinance on construction employee parking was not considered due to lack of a second.

• Approved payment of claims for week of Oct 4-8, 2021 (9-0)
• Confirmed Haley Freedlund to Renters' Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed Arianna Laureano to Renters' Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed Rachel Sanchez to Renters' Commission (9-0)
• Motion to introduce construction parking ordinance failed (no second)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from October 11, 2021. It also includes a President's Report and a preview of scheduled council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of October 11, 2021 minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on October 18, 2021, was a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. The council approved the minutes from the October 11, 2021 briefing and heard a report on the upcoming council agenda. No votes on policy, budget, or other matters were taken.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of October 11, 2021

Select Budget Committee

Council Central Staff will present an overview of key changes to City Department operating and capital budgets. The committee will discuss items related to SDOT, SPD, and alternatives to police response to identify issues for the 2022 Proposed Budget.

• Overview of key changes to City Department operating and capital budgets
• Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) briefing
• Alternatives to Police Response and the Criminal Legal System briefing
• Seattle Police Department (SPD) briefing

The Select Budget Committee met remotely and heard three information items: SDOT's budget, alternatives to police response and the criminal legal system, and the Seattle Police Department budget. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 1909 (SDOT budget) in committee
• Heard Inf 1910 (Alternatives to Police Response) in committee
• Heard Inf 1908 (SPD budget) in committee

Select Budget Committee

Council Central Staff will present an overview of key changes to City Department operating and capital budgets. The committee will identify issues for further examination in the 2022 Proposed Budget. Briefings include the Office of Planning and Community Development, Human Services Department, and homelessness response.

• Overview of key changes to city department operating and capital budgets
• Briefing on Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)
• Briefing on Human Services Department (HSD) and community-led investments
• Discussion regarding homelessness response

The Select Budget Committee met to review key changes to city department operating and capital budgets for 2022. Three information items were heard: OPCD, HSD and Community-Led Investments, and Homelessness Response. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were informational only.

• Heard Inf 1901 (OPCD) in committee
• Heard Inf 1906 (HSD and Community-Led Investments) in committee
• Heard Inf 1907 (Homelessness Response) in committee

Select Budget Committee

The committee will review key changes to City Department operating and capital budgets for the 2022 Proposed Budget. The agenda includes a general fund balancing analysis and briefings on the Department of Education and Early Learning and the Office of Economic Development.

• Overview of the 2022 Proposed Budget
• General Fund Balancing Analysis
• Department of Education and Early Learning briefing
• Office of Economic Development briefing

The Select Budget Committee met remotely and heard presentations on the 2022 Proposed Budget, including an overview, General Fund balancing analysis, and department budgets for DEEL and OED. All items were information items only; no substantive decisions or votes were taken.

• Heard Inf 1911: Introduction and Issue Identification Overview
• Heard Inf 1902: Overview of the 2022 Proposed Budget
• Heard Inf 1899: General Fund Balancing Analysis
• Heard Inf 1900: Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)
• Heard Inf 1904: Office of Economic Development (OED)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding a public hearing to solicit comments on the City's financial plans. The committee will discuss the Mayor's 2022 Proposed Budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The hearing also covers the City’s 2022 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase.

• Public hearing on 2022 General Revenue Sources and possible property tax levy increase
• Review of Mayor's 2022 Proposed Budget
• Discussion of the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program

The Select Budget Committee met remotely on October 12, 2021, with 8 councilmembers present and one late arrival. The agenda was approved and a public hearing was held, but no substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the agenda
• Held public hearing

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Seattle City Council. The agenda includes approving minutes from October 4, 2021, a president's report, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of October 4, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council actions and committee activities

The Seattle City Council Briefing on October 11, 2021, was a procedural meeting. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the October 4, 2021 briefing and heard a preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee agendas. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of October 4, 2021
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1736)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding city employment and agreements with various unions. The council is also scheduled to approve the payment of audited claims from late September 2021.

• Ordinance regarding city employment and union agreements (CB 1201861)
• Payment of audited claims for September 27 through October 1, 2021 (CB 120187)
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 27 and October 4, 2021

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance authorizing agreements with city unions and compensation for non-union employees, with an amendment adding a PROTEC17 agreement. The council also approved the payment of bills for the week of September 27-October 1, 2021. All votes were unanimous except for the payment of bills, which had one abstention.

• Approved payment of bills for week of Sept 27-Oct 1, 2021 (8-0, Sawant absent)
• Passed ordinance authorizing city union agreements and employee compensation (9-0)
• Amended ordinance to add PROTEC17 agreement, contingent on union ratification (9-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The council will approve minutes from the September 27, 2021, briefing and hold closed executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Approval of September 27, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of City Council actions and committee activities
• Closed executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council briefing on October 4, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the September 27, 2021 briefing and heard a report on the day's agenda. The council then held two closed executive sessions on pending litigation, which lasted from 10:25 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 27, 2021
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1736)
• Held Executive Session I on pending litigation (closed to public)
• Held Executive Session II on pending litigation (closed to public)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is considering several ordinances regarding land use and tenant protections. This includes updates to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance and changes to the city's Comprehensive Plan. The council will also review appointments for various local planning commissions.

• Updates to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (CB 120182)
• Resolution on entheogen-related activities law enforcement priorities (Res 320212)
• Alley vacation for Grand Street Commons LLC (Res 320203)
• Renaming 'Single Family areas' to 'Neighborhood Residential areas' (CB 120155)
• Changes to parking requirements for indoor sports and recreation (CB 120149)

The Seattle City Council passed a resolution declaring that investigation, arrest, and prosecution of entheogen-related activities should be among the city's lowest law enforcement priorities, and supporting full decriminalization. The council also passed several ordinances, including one clarifying tenant relocation assistance requirements and multiple land use and zoning changes. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except for the payment of bills, which passed 8-0.

• Adopted Resolution 32021 supporting decriminalization of entheogen-related activities (9-0)
• Passed CB 120182 clarifying tenant relocation license requirements (9-0)
• Passed CB 120181 facilitating transfer of development rights from Pierce and Snohomish Counties (9-0)
• Passed CB 120155 renaming Single Family areas to Neighborhood Residential areas (9-0)
• Passed CB 120154 incorporating 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments (9-0)
• Passed CB 120149 amending size limits and parking requirements for indoor sports/recreation (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills for week of September 20-24, 2021 (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Seattle Planning Commission and other boards (9-0 each)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review presentations regarding changes reflected in the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget. Department directors will present updates for transportation, parks, and community development. The committee will also discuss COVID response and recovery efforts.

• Office of Planning and Community Development budget presentation
• Seattle Department of Transportation budget presentation
• Seattle Parks and Recreation budget presentation
• COVID Response and Recovery briefing
• Human Services Department briefing

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review department overview presentations regarding changes in the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget. The meeting includes briefings on housing, homelessness response, human services, community safety, and the Seattle Police Department.

• Office of Housing budget briefing
• Citywide Homelessness Response presentation
• Human Services Department overview
• Community Safety and Community-Led Investments discussion
• Seattle Police Department briefing

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hear department overview presentations regarding changes reflected in the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget. Briefings include updates from the City Budget Office, Office of Economic Development, Office of Sustainability and Environment, and Department of Education and Early Learning.

• City Budget Office proposed budget overview
• Office of Economic Development presentation
• Office of Sustainability and Environment presentation
• Department of Education and Early Learning presentation

The Select Budget Committee met to hear presentations on the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget, including overviews from the City Budget Office and departments like Economic Development, Sustainability, and Education. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were information-only.

• Heard Inf 1876: Budget Process Overview (no action)
• Heard Inf 1877: CBO Proposed Budget Overview (no action)
• Heard Inf 1878: Office of Economic Development overview (no action)
• Heard Inf 1879: Office of Sustainability and Environment overview (no action)
• Heard Inf 1880: Department of Education and Early Learning overview (no action)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will meet to approve the minutes from the September 20, 2021, briefing. The meeting also includes a President's Report and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of September 20, 2021, Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committees

The Seattle City Council Briefing on September 27, 2021, was largely procedural. The only decision was approval of the minutes from the September 20, 2021 briefing. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 20, 2021

City Council

The council will hear Mayor Jenny Durkan’s 2022 budget address. The meeting also includes discussions on rent increase notice requirements and relocation assistance for displaced tenants. Additionally, the council will consider new development standards for downtown small lots.

• Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s 2022 Budget Address
• Ordinance requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases (CB 119585)
• Relocation assistance for economically displaced tenants (CB 120173)
• Establishment of the 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (CB 120162)
• Alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones (CB 120153)

The Seattle City Council passed two tenant protection ordinances: one requiring 180 days' prior written notice for rent increases (CB 119585, 7-1) and another requiring relocation assistance for tenants displaced by rent increases of 10% or more (CB 120173, 8-0). The Council also passed an ordinance allowing alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones (CB 120153, 8-0) and established a new 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (CB 120162, 8-0). A resolution declaring entheogen-related activities a low law enforcement priority was introduced and referred to the Council.

• Passed 180-day rent increase notice ordinance (7-1)
• Passed relocation assistance for economically displaced tenants ordinance (8-0)
• Passed small lots development standards ordinance in Downtown Mixed Residential zones (8-0)
• Established 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (8-0)
• Introduced resolution to deprioritize enforcement of entheogen-related activities
• Confirmed appointments to Pioneer Square Preservation Board and Seattle Women's Commission
• Passed ordinance appropriating funds for audited claims (8-0)
• Accepted and filed Mayor's 2022 Budget Address

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss several items. The agenda includes briefings on Criminal Legal System Task Force recommendations and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Scale Study. There is also a work session regarding a resolution on the decriminalization of entheogens.

• Briefing on Criminal Legal System Task Force recommendations
• Discussion of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Scale Study
• Work session on a resolution affirming commitment to the decriminalization of entheogens

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding land use and zoning. Proposed actions include renaming single-family areas and updating the Seattle Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance to transfer development rights from Pierce and Snohomish Counties (CB 1201811)
• Ordinance renaming Single Family areas to Neighborhood Residential areas (CB 1201552)
• Ordinance for 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments, including University District changes (CB 1201543)
• Ordinance amending parking requirements and size limits for indoor sports and recreation (CB 1201494)
• Quarterly Tree Protection Report from SDCI and OSE

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The special Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2021 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Seattle City Council Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021, has been cancelled. This document is a cancellation notice.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee is conducting public hearings on several zoning and land use ordinances. Proposed changes include amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and new development standards for small lots in downtown zones. The committee will also discuss parking requirements for indoor sports uses and renaming single-family areas.

• Amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, including University District and 130th Street Station Area updates
• Changes to maximum size limits and minimum parking requirements for indoor sports and recreation uses
• Renaming 'Single Family areas' to 'Neighborhood Residential areas'
• New development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones
• Transfer of development rights from Pierce and Snohomish Counties to Seattle

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee held public hearings and discussed five land-use ordinances, but only took a formal vote on one. It recommended passage of CB 120153, which would allow alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones, with a 4-0 vote. The other four bills were discussed but no committee action was recorded.

• Recommended passage of CB 120153 (small-lot development standards in Downtown Mixed Residential zones) (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021, was cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss an update on the Equitable Development Initiative and a Race and Social Justice Report. Members will also consider reappointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission and potential votes on ordinances regarding business improvements and human rights protections.

• Ordinance establishing 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (CB 1201627)
• Ordinance regarding protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status (CB 1201808)
• Reappointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission
• Equitable Development Initiative Update from OPCD
• Office of Arts and Culture Race and Social Justice Report 2021

The Community Economic Development Committee recommended City Council pass CB 120162, establishing a new 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (BIA) with special assessments on commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use properties, and an advisory board. The committee also unanimously recommended confirming four reappointments to the Seattle Women's Commission. Two information items were heard, and CB 120180 on human rights protections was discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120162 establishing 15th Ave East BIA (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Diya Khanna to Seattle Women's Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Whitney Nakamura to Seattle Women's Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Jamilah Williams to Seattle Women's Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Min Pease to Seattle Women's Commission (5-0)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee will discuss two proposed ordinances. One proposal involves relocation assistance for tenants experiencing rent increases of ten percent or more. Another requires a 180-day written notice for rental cost increases.

• Relocation assistance for economically displaced tenants (CB 1201731)
• 180-day notice requirement for residential rent increases (CB 1195852)

The committee recommended passage of two ordinances: one requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases, and another requiring relocation assistance for tenants facing rent hikes of 10% or more. Both were approved with amendments and will go to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 119585 (180-day rent increase notice) as amended (4-0-1, Pedersen abstaining)
• Recommended passage of CB 120173 (relocation assistance for economically displaced tenants) as amended (4-0-1, Juarez abstaining)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hear a presentation regarding the Terminal 5 Modernization Project featuring officials from the Northwest Seaport Alliance and the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the September 13, 2021, briefing and previewing upcoming council actions. An executive session concerning a real estate transaction is scheduled.

• Presentation on Terminal 5 Modernization Project
• Approval of September 13, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of City Council actions for September 20, 2021
• Executive session regarding a real estate transaction

The Seattle City Council Briefing on September 20, 2021, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 briefing. It heard presentations on the Terminal 5 Modernization Project and a preview of upcoming council actions, both as information items. The council also held a closed executive session on a real estate transaction, which concluded without any public decisions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 13, 2021
• Heard presentation on Terminal 5 Modernization Project (information only)
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas (information only)
• Held closed executive session on real estate transaction (no public action)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding affordable housing requirements for properties owned by religious organizations. The agenda also includes reviewing committee recommendations on police training restrictions, utility programs, and property tax exemptions.

• Public hearing on affordable housing rules for religious organization properties (CB 120157)
• Ordinance prohibiting Seattle Police Department partnerships with certain governments (CB 1201424)
• Designation of Thomas St as “Lenny Wilkens Way” (Res 320195)
• Updates to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (CB 12015612)
• Establishment of the Renewable Plus Program for City Light (CB 1201606)

The Seattle City Council failed to pass CB 120142, an ordinance prohibiting Seattle Police Department training, exchanges, and partnerships with certain foreign governments. The bill was amended to include an executive protection exception, but the final vote was 4-5 against passage. The council also passed several other ordinances, including the Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance and the Renewable Plus Program for City Light.

• Failed to pass SPD foreign training ban CB 120142 (4-5)
• Passed Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance CB 120172 (9-0)
• Passed Renewable Plus Program for City Light CB 120160 (9-0)
• Passed Skagit Habitat Enhancement Program CB 120170 (9-0)
• Passed Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption amendments CB 120156 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution for MFTE program research Res 32017 (9-0)
• Adopted 'Lenny Wilkens Way' honorary street designation Res 32019 (9-0)
• Confirmed David G. Jones as City Auditor (9-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will discuss budget amendments, lease agreements, and departmental reports. The agenda includes a possible vote on an ordinance regarding 2021 Budget appropriations. Other items include a revenue forecast update and a report from the Office of Labor Standards.

• Ordinance CB 1201782 amending the 2021 Budget
• OPCD Director's Report on a proposed substitute bill
• Fort Lawton Lease Agreement briefing
• Revenue Forecast Update
• Office of Labor Standards Race and Social Justice Initiative Report

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of CB 120178, an ordinance amending the 2021 Budget with changes to appropriations and lifting a proviso, by a 5-0 vote. Three information items were heard but no other decisions were made.

• Recommended Council pass CB 120178 (2021 Budget amendment) as amended (5-0)
• Heard Inf 1873 (Office of Labor Standards Race and Social Justice Initiative Report)
• Heard Inf 1874 (Fort Lawton Lease Agreement)
• Heard Inf 1875 (Revenue Forecast Update)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The Transportation and Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances regarding Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. Proposed items include establishing a renewable energy program and funding Skagit River habitat improvements. The committee will also review surveillance technology impact reports for the Seattle Fire Department.

• Ordinance to establish the Renewable Plus Program for Seattle City Light
• Funding for Skagit River habitat and watershed improvements
• Updates to water regulations for Seattle Public Utilities
• Permission for University of Washington to maintain a pedestrian tunnel under 6th Avenue
• Review of surveillance technology impact reports for Seattle Fire Department cameras

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council pass seven items, including establishing City Light's Renewable Plus Program, a Skagit habitat program, water regulation updates, green stormwater infrastructure agreements, a UW tunnel permit, and an honorary street designation. It also heard a presentation on traffic data technology and recommended passage of a surveillance ordinance for fire department cameras as amended.

• Recommended passage of CB 120160 establishing the Renewable Plus Program (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120170 authorizing Skagit Habitat Enhancement Program (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120161 updating water regulations (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120175 authorizing green stormwater infrastructure agreements (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120174 granting UW tunnel permit (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32019 designating Thomas St as 'Lenny Wilkens Way' (5-0)
• Heard presentation on SDOT's use of Acyclica technology (no action)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120171 for fire department surveillance cameras (5-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a pay-up policy proposal and a racial equity toolkit report for adults 25 and older. The agenda also includes a possible vote on an ordinance regarding Seattle Police Department partnerships.

• Pay-up Policy Proposal draft legislation briefing
• Pre-Filing Diversion Racial Equity Toolkit Report presentation
• Ordinance CB 1201423 regarding SPD training and partnerships

The committee heard two information items and recommended that the full City Council pass CB 120142 as amended, which would prohibit Seattle Police Department training, exchanges, and partnerships with certain governments. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstentions. The two information items—a pay-up policy proposal and a pre-filing diversion racial equity toolkit report—were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended City Council pass CB 120142 as amended (prohibiting SPD training/exchanges/partnerships with certain governments) — passed 3-0 with 2 abstentions
• Heard Inf 1870 (Pay-up Policy Proposal draft legislation) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 1869 (Pre-Filing Diversion Racial Equity Toolkit Report for adults 25+) — no action taken

Governance and Education Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding city employment and classification titles. Members will also consider the reappointment of David G. Jones as City Auditor. The meeting includes a presentation on the Office of the City Auditor's 2020 Annual Report.

• Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (CB 1201721)
• Reappointment of David G. Jones as City Auditor (Appt 020332)
• Office of the City Auditor 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Program update

The Governance and Education Committee recommended passage of CB 120172, the Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance, which returns positions to the civil service system and amends classification titles. It also recommended confirmation of David G. Jones as City Auditor for a term to December 13, 2025. Both recommendations passed unanimously (5-0). An information item on the 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Program was heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120172, Third Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of David G. Jones as City Auditor, term to December 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Heard Inf 1868, 2020 Annual Report & 2021 Work Program Update (no action)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review the August 16, 2021, meeting minutes and preview upcoming council and committee actions. The agenda also includes two closed executive sessions regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation.

• Approval of August 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committees
• Executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Council Briefing was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the August 16, 2021 Council Briefing. The Council also heard a report on the City Council agenda and held two closed executive sessions to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of August 16, 2021.
• Heard the Information Item (Inf 1736) previewing the City Council agenda.
• Entered Executive Session I on litigation from 11:02-11:11 a.m.
• Entered Executive Session II on litigation from 11:13-11:23 a.m.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including budget amendments for the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes adjustments to drainage, wastewater, and water service rates. Additionally, members will consider property rights acquisitions for the Terminal 5 project.

• Budget amendment moving $3.0m from Community Safety RFP to SPD
• Allocation of $1.1m for hiring bonuses and retention
• Adjusting drainage and wastewater rates due to King County changes
• Property rights acquisition for Terminal 5 Quiet Zone Improvements
• Ordinance establishing a new date for ending hazard pay requirements

The Seattle City Council passed CB 120112, amending the 2021 budget with changes to appropriations, positions, and provisos, by an 8-1 vote. It also held CB 120119, which would have ended hazard pay requirements, indefinitely. The council approved several other ordinances, including utility rate adjustments for drainage, wastewater, and water services, and confirmed multiple appointments.

• Passed CB 120112 (2021 budget amendments) as amended, 8-1, with Sawant opposed.
• Held CB 120119 (ending hazard pay) indefinitely, 9-0.
• Passed CB 120166, CB 120167, CB 120168, and CB 120176 (payment of claims) unanimously.
• Passed CB 120111 (accepting non-City funding) unanimously.
• Passed CB 120165 (Port of Seattle lease for Tsubota Property) unanimously.
• Passed CB 120138 (Terminal 5 Quiet Zone property acquisition) unanimously.
• Passed CB 120159 (grant funds for transportation) unanimously.
• Passed CB 120128, CB 120129, and CB 120130 (drainage, wastewater, and water rate adjustments) 8-1, with Sawant opposed.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will discuss a proposal regarding the Strategic Investment Fund Proviso Lift. The committee will also consider an ordinance to amend property tax exemptions for multifamily housing and a resolution calling for research on the MFTE program.

• Ordinance (CB 120156) to allow extended property tax exemptions for affordable homeownership
• Resolution (Res 320173) requesting research on the Multifamily Tax Exemption program
• Briefing on the Strategic Investment Fund Proviso Lift

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of an ordinance extending Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) property tax breaks, including up to 20 years for permanently affordable homeownership, and recommended adoption of a resolution calling for research on the MFTE program before its 2023 renewal. Both items passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120156, extending MFTE property tax exemptions (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32017, calling for MFTE research before 2023 renewal (5-0)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will consider reappointments to the Seattle Indian Services Commission and two ordinances. One ordinance proposes transferring jurisdiction of certain waterfront streets to the Parks and Recreation Department. Another involves an agreement for the management of Woodland Park Zoo.

• Reappointment of N. Iris Friday to the Seattle Indian Services Commission
• Reappointment of Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi to the Seattle Indian Services Commission
• Ordinance designating portions of Alaskan Way, Elliot Way, Railroad Way, and Union Street as park boulevards
• Agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Woodland Park Zoological Society for zoo management

The committee recommended City Council confirm the reappointments of N. Iris Friday and Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi to the Seattle Indian Services Commission, both with unanimous 4-0 votes. It also recommended passage of CB 120163, which designates portions of Alaskan Way, Elliot Way, Railroad Way, and Union Street as park boulevards and transfers jurisdiction from SDOT to Parks, with a 3-0 vote (Pedersen absent). CB 120164, authorizing a zoo management agreement with the Woodland Park Zoological Society, was discussed and a public hearing held, but no vote was taken.

• Recommended confirmation of N. Iris Friday reappointment to Seattle Indian Services Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Colleen Echohawk-Hayashi reappointment to Seattle Indian Services Commission (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120163 for waterfront park boulevards and jurisdiction transfer (3-0, Pedersen absent)
• Discussed CB 120164 for Woodland Park Zoo management agreement; no vote

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021, has been cancelled.

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish a new 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area. The proposal includes levying special assessments on commercial, multi-family residential, and mixed-use property owners within the area. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as public comment.

• Ordinance CB 1201621 establishing a new 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area
• Proposed special assessments for commercial, multi-family residential, and mixed-use properties

The Community Economic Development Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 120162, which would establish a new 15th Avenue East Business Improvement Area (BIA) with special assessments on commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use properties. No vote was taken; the item was only discussed in committee.

• Held public hearing on CB 120162 (15th Ave East BIA)
• Discussed CB 120162 in committee; no action taken

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council briefing scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding proposed rate changes for water, drainage, and wastewater services. The agenda also includes discussions on the University of Washington Husky Stadium transportation plan and property acquisitions for the Terminal 5 project. Additionally, members will consider appointments to various city advisory boards.

• Proposed adjustments to drainage, wastewater, and water rates
• Revised transportation management plan for University of Washington Husky Stadium
• Property rights acquisition for the Terminal 5 Quiet Zone Improvements project
• Establishment of a new Renewable Plus Program for Seattle City Light
• Reappointments to the Freight, Bicycle, and Transit Advisory Boards

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended City Council approval of several items, including revised water, wastewater, and drainage rates, a University of Washington Husky Stadium transportation plan, and property acquisition for the Terminal 5 Quiet Zone project. It also recommended confirming six advisory board appointments. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with no opposition.

• Recommended adoption of Res 32016, UW Husky Stadium Transportation Management Plan (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Warren Aakervik Jr. to Freight Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Yasir Alfarag to Bicycle Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Andrea Lai to Bicycle Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Erin Tighe to Transit Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Michelle Zeidman to Transit Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120138, Terminal 5 Quiet Zone property acquisition (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120128, drainage rate adjustment (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will review updates to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program and discuss mid-year budget amendments. The agenda also includes reappointments to the Community Roots Housing Governing Council and a lease for the Tsubota Property.

• Reappointment of three members to the Community Roots Housing Governing Council
• Ordinance for accepting non-City grants and funding (CB 120111)
• Mid-year budget amendments for the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CB 120112)
• Amendments to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (CB 1201567)
• Lease agreement with Port of Seattle for Tsubota Property (CB 1201659)

The Finance and Housing Committee voted 4-0 to recommend passage of two ordinances: CB 120111, authorizing acceptance of grants and funding from non-City sources, and CB 120112, amending the 2021 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The committee also recommended confirming three reappointments to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council and approved a lease with the Port of Seattle for the Tsubota Property. Two items on the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120111, accepting non-City grants and funding (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120112, amending 2021 budget and CIP (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Frank F. Alvarado III to Community Roots Housing Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Barbara Nabors-Glass to Community Roots Housing Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Drew Porter to Community Roots Housing Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120165, authorizing lease with Port of Seattle for Tsubota Property (4-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Seattle City Council Community Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 17, 2021, has been cancelled. No legislative items were listed for discussion or decision.

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of August 9, 2021, minutes. The council will also preview upcoming actions and hold an executive session regarding litigation.

• Approval of August 9, 2021, minutes
• Preview of City Council actions and committees
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council briefing on August 16, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the August 9, 2021 briefing and heard a preview of upcoming council actions. The council also held a closed executive session on pending or potential litigation for about 10 minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of August 9, 2021
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1736)
• Held closed executive session on pending litigation (10:59-11:09 a.m.)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to ban the ownership and use of less lethal weapons by the police department. Members will also discuss interim rules for downtown street-level spaces during the COVID-19 emergency and various commission appointments.

• Ordinance banning ownership or use of less lethal weapons (CB 1201056)
• Interim provisions for downtown street-level space occupancy (CB 1201218)
• Ordinance regarding parking enforcement and SPD position transfers (CB 1201487)
• Adoption of the 2021 Citywide Position List (CB 1201444)
• Payment of audited claims for August 2 through August 6, 2021 (CB 120158)

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance banning the Seattle Police Department from owning, purchasing, renting, storing, or using less-lethal weapons, with a 7-0 vote. The Council also passed an ordinance amending land use and zoning codes to facilitate occupancy of street-level spaces downtown during the COVID-19 civil emergency, including amendments related to permitted uses and the Pioneer Square Preservation District. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the creation of a U.S. Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools, approved the 2021 Citywide Position List, and confirmed numerous appointments to city commissions.

• Passed CB 120105 banning SPD less-lethal weapons (7-0)
• Passed CB 120121 amending downtown street-level zoning for COVID-19 recovery (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32018 supporting U.S. Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools (7-0)
• Passed CB 120144 adopting 2021 Citywide Position List (7-0)
• Approved extension for SDOT surveillance technology report (CF 314482) (7-0)
• Approved six-month extension for Group 4 Surveillance Impact Report (CF 314483) (7-0)
• Accepted and filed Revised Master List of Technologies (CF 314484) (7-0)
• Confirmed 30+ appointments to Women's, Music, Human Rights, and Cultural Space commissions (7-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to review and vote on various appointments. These include positions for the Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority, the Seattle Music Commission, the Seattle Women’s Commission, and the Seattle Human Rights Commission.

• Appointments to the Cultural Space Agency Public Development Authority Governing Council
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission

The Community Economic Development Committee voted to recommend that the full City Council confirm 30 appointments to various boards and commissions, including the Cultural Space Agency, Seattle Music Commission, Seattle Women's Commission, and Seattle Human Rights Commission. All votes were unanimous with no opposition. The meeting was procedural, focused solely on these appointments.

• Recommended confirming Geneiva Arunga to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Nia Arunga to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Nyema Clark to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Afua Kouyate to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Melina Rivera to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming C.M. Ruiz to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Julie Chang Schulman to Cultural Space Agency PDA Governing Council (4-0)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding interim provisions to facilitate the use of street-level spaces downtown during the COVID-19 emergency. Members will also discuss alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones.

• Ordinance CB 1201211: Interim provisions for downtown street-level space occupancy
• Ordinance CB 1201532: Alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of CB 120121, which adopts interim zoning provisions to facilitate occupancy of street-level spaces downtown during the COVID-19 emergency, and includes a work plan. The committee voted 5-0 to pass the bill as amended. CB 120153, which would add alternative development standards for small lots in Downtown Mixed Residential zones, was discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120121 as amended (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120153, no action taken

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments is holding a special meeting. The session features a panel discussion regarding building capacity and workforce stabilization among city-contracted homelessness services providers.

• Panel discussion on capacity and workforce stabilization for city-contracted homelessness services providers
• Participation from representatives of Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Low Income Housing Institute, Chief Seattle Club, Catholic Community Services, YouthCare, and Downtown Emergency Service Center

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, has been cancelled.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding parking enforcement and the transfer of positions out of the Seattle Police Department. The agenda also includes a briefing on the Community Safety Capacity Building RFP and the SPD quarterly finance and staffing report.

• Ordinance to amend parking enforcement and transfer SPD positions (CB 1201481)
• Community Safety Capacity Building RFP briefing
• Seattle Police Department Quarterly Finance and Staffing Report

The committee recommended passage of CB 120148, an ordinance amending the 2021 budget to transfer positions out of the Seattle Police Department and update parking enforcement. The vote was 5-0 in favor. Two information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended passage of CB 120148, transferring SPD positions and amending parking enforcement (5-0)
• Heard Inf 1861, Community Safety Capacity Building RFP (no action)
• Heard Inf 1862, SPD Quarterly Finance and Staffing Report (no action)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will approve the minutes from the August 2, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on the Seattle Reads 2021 program by the Seattle Public Library and a preview of upcoming council and committee actions.

• Approval of August 2, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Presentation on Seattle Reads 2021: “The Vanishing Half”
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Council Briefing on August 9, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the August 2, 2021 briefing. They also heard informational items, including a presentation on Seattle Reads 2021 and a preview of upcoming council actions, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of August 2, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $205 million interfund loan to the General Fund and budget amendments related to the COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes property acquisitions for parks and permits for pedestrian infrastructure near Swedish Health Services.

• $205,000,000 interfund loan to the General Fund (CB 120147)
• Lease of vacant land at 1000 NE 45th Street with Sound Transit (CB 120151)
• Naming the I-5 pedestrian and bicycle bridge as John Lewis Memorial Bridge (CB 120145)
• Property acquisitions for parks at 3638 34th Avenue South and 1024 South Elmgrove Street (CB 120140, CB 120141)
• Pedestrian tunnel and skybridge permits near Swedish Health Services (CB 120133, CB 120134)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including authorizing up to $205 million in interfund loans to the General Fund, amending the 2021 budget for COVID-19 response, and approving a resolution on urban renewal impacts. All votes were unanimous (8-0) except where noted. The council also held a bill on hazard pay until September 13, 2021.

• Approved $205M interfund loans to General Fund (8-0)
• Approved COVID-19 budget amendment (CB 120150) (8-0)
• Approved budget amendment with added recital (CB 120131) (8-0)
• Held hazard pay repeal (CB 120119) until Sept 13, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved lease with Sound Transit for land at 1000 NE 45th St (8-0)
• Approved tunnel permit for Climate Pledge Arena (8-0)
• Adopted resolution on urban renewal displacement (8-0)
• Adopted resolutions to initiate 15th Ave E Business Improvement Area (7-0, Lewis absent)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The Transportation and Utilities Committee will discuss ordinances regarding pedestrian bridges, tunnels, and skybridges. The agenda also includes requests to vacate alleys in South Lake Union and a presentation on the 2020 Seattle Public Utilities financial audit.

• Ordinance naming the I-5 pedestrian and bicycle bridge the John Lewis Memorial Bridge
• Permit for Swedish Health Services to construct a pedestrian tunnel under Minor Avenue
• Ordinance vacating alleys in South Lake Union for Acorn Development LLC
• Permit for ARE-SEATTLE NO. 33, LLC to install utility lines under Roy Street and Dexter Avenue North
• Presentation on the 2020 Outside Financial Audit of Seattle Public Utilities

The Seattle Transportation and Utilities Committee unanimously recommended passage of all nine agenda items, including naming the I-5 pedestrian bridge after John Lewis, granting Swedish Health Services permits for a tunnel and skybridge, and approving alley vacations. The committee also heard a presentation on the 2020 Seattle Public Utilities financial audit. All votes were 4-0 in favor.

• Recommended passage of CB 120145 naming the I-5 pedestrian bridge the John Lewis Memorial Bridge (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120133 granting Swedish Health Services a 15-year tunnel permit under Minor Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120134 granting Swedish Health Services a skybridge permit over Minor Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CF 314477 extending conditional approval of Swedish Health Services' alley vacation petition (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120137 vacating an alley in South Lake Union for Acorn Development LLC (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120136 vacating another South Lake Union alley for Acorn Development LLC (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CF 314451 granting Seattle City Light's petition to vacate part of Diagonal Avenue South (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120135 granting ARE-SEATTLE NO. 33, LLC a 15-year utility line permit under Roy Street and Dexter Avenue North (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will discuss several amendments to the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Members will review recommendations from the Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force and the Multifamily Tax Exemption Annual Report. The agenda also includes considering interfund loans up to $205,000,000 to the General Fund.

• Authorization of interfund loans up to $205,000,000 to the General Fund (CB 1201474)
• Budget amendments related to COVID-19 response and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1201503)
• Review of Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force recommendations
• Presentation of the Multifamily Tax Exemption Annual Report
• Ordinance regarding department appropriations and position changes (CB 1201126)

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of three ordinances: a 2021 budget amendment (CB 120131), a COVID-19 response budget amendment (CB 120150), and a $205 million interfund loan to the General Fund (CB 120147), all with 4-0 votes. Two other council bills (CB 120111 and CB 120112) were discussed but not voted on. An information item on the Multifamily Tax Exemption report was not heard.

• Recommended passage of 2021 budget amendment CB 120131 (4-0)
• Recommended passage of COVID-19 budget amendment CB 120150 (4-0)
• Recommended passage of $205M General Fund interfund loan CB 120147 (4-0)
• Discussed CB 120111 (grant acceptance) without action
• Discussed CB 120112 (budget amendment) without action

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will receive a construction update for Climate Pledge Arena. It will also consider ordinances regarding a tunnel under Thomas Street and the acquisition of two properties for Seattle Parks and Recreation.

• Climate Pledge Arena construction update
• Permit for a tunnel under Thomas Street (CB 1201392)
• Acquisition of 1024 South Elmgrove Street (CB 1201413)
• Acquisition of 3638 34th Avenue South (CB 1201404)

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of CB 120139, granting Seattle Arena Company a permit to construct and operate a tunnel under Thomas Street for the life of the Climate Pledge Arena lease. It also recommended passage of CB 120141 and CB 120140, authorizing the acquisition of two properties for parks and open space. All three items were forwarded to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 120139, tunnel permit for Climate Pledge Arena (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120141, acquisition of 1024 South Elmgrove Street for open space (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120140, acquisition of 3638 34th Avenue South for parks (5-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of July 26, 2021, minutes and a president's report. The agenda also includes a preview of upcoming City Council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of July 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on August 2, 2021, was a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. The only action was approval of the minutes from the July 26, 2021 briefing. The meeting included a president's report and a preview of upcoming council actions, but no votes or policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 26, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review committee reports on several items, including a proposed charter amendment for the November 2, 2021, election. The agenda also includes ordinances for Yesler Terrace redevelopment and the creation of a fund for homelessness-related donations.

• Resolution 320122: Placing City Charter Amendment 29 on the November 2, 2021 ballot.
• CB 1201083: Ordinance regarding redevelopment at Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community.
• CB 1201096: Creating a fund for donations and grants related to homelessness response.
• Res 320115: Approving the 2021-2026 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan revision.
• CB 120143: Ordinance to pay audited claims from July 19 through July 23, 2021.

The Seattle City Council passed five ordinances and adopted three resolutions, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. Key actions included approving a lease with Sound Transit for land at 1000 NE 45th Street, passing an ordinance to create a fund for homelessness donations, and adopting a resolution to place Charter Amendment 29 on the November 2021 ballot. The council also approved the 2021-2026 All-Hazards Mitigation Plan and amendments to the Yesler Terrace tree protection plan.

• Passed CB 120143, appropriating funds for audited claims (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32012, placing Charter Amendment 29 on Nov 2021 ballot (9-0)
• Passed CB 120108, amending Yesler Terrace tree protection plan (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32010, identifying 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32011, approving 2021-2026 All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (9-0)
• Passed CB 120109, creating fund for homelessness donations (9-0)
• Introduced CB 120151, authorizing lease with Sound Transit for 1000 NE 45th St (9-0)
• Filed Clerk File 314480, certifying Charter Amendment 29 sufficiency (9-0)

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The committee will consider an ordinance to create a fund for donations, gifts, and grants related to Seattle's response to homelessness. Members will also receive a briefing on shelter investments and the Rapid Rehousing Program.

• Ordinance CB 1201091 to create a fund for homelessness-related donations, gifts, and grants
• Briefing on Shelter Investments and Rapid Rehousing Program
• Review of Housing and Shelter Funding Summary

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments recommended that the full City Council pass CB 120109, an ordinance creating a fund for donations, gifts, and grants related to Seattle's homelessness response and human services. The recommendation passed 8-0. The committee also heard a briefing from the Human Services Department and King County Regional Homelessness Authority on shelter investments and the Rapid Rehousing Program.

• Recommended passage of CB 120109, creating a fund for homelessness-related donations (8-0)
• Heard briefing Inf 1854 on Shelter Investments and Rapid Rehousing Program

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on amendments to "Neighborhood Residential Areas" and discuss ordinances for downtown street-level space occupancy during the COVID-19 emergency. Members will also consider redevelopment at the Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community. Additionally, the committee will review a resolution identifying proposed 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments.

• Public hearing for "Neighborhood Residential Areas" amendment
• Ordinance CB 1201212 regarding downtown street-level space occupancy
• Ordinance CB 1201083 for Yesler Terrace redevelopment
• Resolution Res 320104 identifying proposed 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of CB 120108, which amends the Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community code and replaces the Tree Protection Plan, with a 5-0 vote. It also recommended adoption of Resolution 32010, identifying proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2022 review, also 5-0. Two other items were heard but not voted on: an information item on Neighborhood Residential Areas and CB 120121 on downtown street-level occupancy during COVID-19.

• Recommended passage of CB 120108 (Yesler Terrace redevelopment, Tree Protection Plan replacement) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32010 (2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments) (5-0)
• Heard Info 1855 on Neighborhood Residential Areas (no action)
• Discussed CB 120121 on downtown street-level occupancy (no action)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss summary findings regarding the Executive Order on Re-imagining Policing and Community Safety. Members will also consider a resolution to approve the 2021-2026 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. Presentations are scheduled for the Office of Inspector General and the Seattle Fire Department.

• Resolution 320113: Approving the 2021-2026 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan revision
• Summary findings on the Executive Order on Re-imagining Policing and Community Safety
• Office of Inspector General Sentinel Event Phase 1 Report briefing
• Seattle Fire Department RSJI Presentation

The committee heard four items, including three information items and one resolution. The only substantive action was a recommendation to adopt the 2021-2026 revision to the Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan, passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed. The other items were informational only and no decisions were made on them.

• Recommended adoption of 2021-2026 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (4-0)
• Heard Office of Inspector General Sentinel Event Phase 1 Report (info only)
• Heard Seattle Fire Department RSJI Presentation (info only)
• Heard Summary Findings on Re-imagining Policing Executive Order (info only)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for July 27, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. No specific legislative decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of the July 19, 2021, Council Briefing minutes

The Council Briefing on July 26, 2021, was largely procedural. The only action taken was approval of the minutes from the July 19, 2021 briefing. The meeting included a President's Report and a preview of upcoming council actions, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 19, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council will discuss a land exchange between the City and Seattle Public Schools near West Seattle Elementary School. The agenda also includes proposals for new on-street parking rates during large events and an ordinance to end hazard pay requirements. Several appointments to city commissions are also scheduled for consideration.

• Land exchange of City property at Walt Hundley Playfield for Seattle School District No. 1 property
• New on-street paid parking rates for large events with at least 10,000 attendees
• Subdivision of parcels at 11200 Pinehurst Way NE
• Ordinance to establish a new date for ending hazard pay requirements
• Approval of the 'The Pines at Northgate' plat

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance establishing on-street paid parking rates for large events expected to draw at least 10,000 attendees (7-0). The council also held Council Bill 120119, which would end hazard pay requirements, until August 9, 2021. Numerous appointments to city boards and commissions were confirmed, and a land exchange at Walt Hundley Playfield was approved.

• Passed CB 120115 establishing on-street paid parking rates for large events (7-0)
• Held CB 120119 on ending hazard pay requirements until August 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved land exchange at Walt Hundley Playfield with Seattle School District (7-0)
• Approved facial recognition technology designation as surveillance technology (7-0)
• Approved plat of 'The Pines at Northgate' (7-0)
• Confirmed 30+ appointments to boards including Music, Women's, and Green New Deal Oversight (7-0)
• Passed CB 120132 paying audited claims for week July 12-16, 2021 (7-0)
• Filed full unit lot subdivision application at 11200 Pinehurst Way NE (7-0)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will consider ordinances to adjust Seattle Public Utilities drainage, wastewater, and water rates. These proposals include passing through King County treatment rate changes and amending low-income customer credits. The agenda also includes appointments to utility review panels and a presentation on the 2020 Seattle City Light financial audit.

• Ordinance to adjust drainage rates for SPU based on King County treatment rate changes
• Ordinance to adjust wastewater rates for SPU based on King County treatment rate changes
• Ordinance to revise water rates and charges for Seattle Public Utilities
• Petition to vacate a portion of Diagonal Avenue South, west of 4th Avenue South
• Presentation of the 2020 Outside Financial Audit of Seattle City Light

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council confirm 10 appointments: five to the City Light Review Panel and five to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel. The committee also discussed a street vacation petition, a City Light audit presentation, and three ordinances adjusting drainage, wastewater, and water rates, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended confirming Mikel Hansen to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Timothy O. Skeel to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Leo L. Lam to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Kerry Lynn Meade to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Joel Paisner to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Gretchen Glaub to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Maria McDaniel to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Khalid Mohamed to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee will review the Public Art Annual Report. The meeting also includes consideration of several appointments to the Seattle Music Commission and the Seattle Women’s Commission.

• Public Art Annual Report briefing and discussion
• Appointments to the Seattle Music Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission

The Community Economic Development Committee heard the Public Art Annual Report and recommended that the City Council confirm 13 appointments to the Seattle Music Commission and Seattle Women's Commission. All recommendations passed unanimously with 5 votes in favor and none opposed. One appointment, Rachel E. Morowitz to the Seattle Women's Commission, was removed from the agenda.

• Heard the Public Art Annual Report (Inf 1847) in committee.
• Recommended confirmation of Adra D. D. Boo to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2024).
• Recommended confirmation of Denise Burnside to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2022).
• Recommended confirmation of Jason Clackley to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2023).
• Recommended confirmation of Sue Ennis to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2023).
• Recommended confirmation of Eric Lilavois to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2023).
• Recommended confirmation of Caseyann McKay to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2022).
• Recommended confirmation of Bunnie Marie Moore to the Seattle Music Commission (term to August 31, 2024).

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will discuss amendments to the 2021 budget and the acceptance of various non-City grants and loans. Members will also consider appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board and receive an update on the Seattle Rescue Plan Two.

• Possible votes on appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Ordinance regarding 2021 Budget amendments and Equitable Communities Initiative recommendations
• Possible vote on authorizing acceptance of non-City grants, private funding, and loans
• Ordinance amending the 2021 budget and 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Process update for the Seattle Rescue Plan Two

The Finance and Housing Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council confirm four appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Steven Hooper Jr. (term to Feb 28, 2023), Marie Gabrielle Rosembert (term to Feb 28, 2024), and reappointments of Silvia Gonzalez and Elizabeth Hunter-Keller (both terms to Feb 28, 2024). The committee also discussed two ordinances on budget changes and grant acceptance, and heard two information items, but took no votes on those items.

• Recommended confirmation of Steven Hooper Jr. to Domestic Workers Standards Board (term to Feb 28, 2023) — passed 5-0
• Recommended confirmation of Marie Gabrielle Rosembert to Domestic Workers Standards Board (term to Feb 28, 2024) — passed 5-0
• Recommended reappointment of Silvia Gonzalez to Domestic Workers Standards Board (term to Feb 28, 2024) — passed 5-0
• Recommended reappointment of Elizabeth Hunter-Keller to Domestic Workers Standards Board (term to Feb 28, 2024) — passed 5-0
• Discussed CB 120131 (2021 budget appropriation changes) — no vote taken
• Discussed CB 120111 (acceptance of non-City funding) — no vote taken
• Heard Inf 1848 (Domestic Workers Standards Board Recommendations) — no action
• Heard Inf 1849 (Seattle Rescue Plan Two Process Update) — no action

Council Briefing

This meeting is a procedural briefing for the Seattle City Council. The agenda includes approving minutes from July 12, 2021, and reviewing upcoming council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of July 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Council Briefing on July 19, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the July 12, 2021 briefing. The President's Report and a preview of upcoming council actions were heard as information items, with no votes on substantive policy or budget matters.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 12, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review several ordinance recommendations from various committees. Items include updates to the heating oil tax, extensions for multifamily housing tax exemptions, and the creation of an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts. The Council will also consider paying audited city claims from July 5 through July 9, 2021.

• Delaying the effective date of the heating oil tax (CB 120123)
• Extending the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program deadline (CB 120113)
• Creating a fund for Payroll Expense Tax revenues (CB 120118)
• Returning public records officer positions to the civil service system (CB 120120)
• Creating an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (CB 120124)

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed five ordinances, including delaying the heating oil tax effective date, creating a fund for Payroll Expense Tax revenues, and extending Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption deadlines. All votes were 9-0. The meeting was procedural with no public presentations or other business.

• Approved payment of audited claims for week of July 5-9, 2021 (CB 120125) (9-0)
• Delayed heating oil tax effective date and status report (CB 120123) (9-0)
• Allowed temporary extensions for Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption completion deadlines (CB 120113) (9-0)
• Created fund for Payroll Expense Tax revenues with amendment directing 2021 proceeds to General Fund (CB 120118) (9-0)
• Returned public records officer positions to civil service system (CB 120120) (9-0)
• Created Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (CB 120124) (9-0)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss several 2020 reports. The agenda includes briefings on the Seattle Public Library levy and RSJI reports. The committee will also review RSJI reports for Seattle Center and Seattle Parks and Recreation.

• Seattle Public Library 2020 Levy Report briefing
• Seattle Public Library 2020 RSJI Report briefing
• Seattle Center 2020 RSJI Report briefing
• Seattle Parks and Recreation 2020 RSJI Report briefing

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee met and heard four information items: the Seattle Public Library 2020 Levy Report and 2020 RSJI (Racial and Social Justice Initiative) reports from the Library, Seattle Center, and Seattle Parks and Recreation. No formal decisions were made; all items were informational only.

• Heard Seattle Public Library 2020 Levy Report (Inf 1843)
• Heard Seattle Public Library 2020 RSJI Report (Inf 1844)
• Heard Seattle Center 2020 RSJI Report (Inf 1845)
• Heard Seattle Parks and Recreation 2020 RSJI Report (Inf 1846)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss renter protections regarding skyrocketing rents and relocation assistance for economic displacement. The agenda also includes a possible vote on an ordinance for rent increase notices and several appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Ordinance CB 1195854 requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases
• Discussion on relocation assistance for economic displacement
• Discussion on rent control
• Appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee heard three information items on renters' protections and discussed a rent increase notice ordinance but took no action on them. The committee recommended that the City Council confirm four appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, all approved unanimously with 4 in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended confirmation of Emily J. Myers to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2022) — 4-0
• Recommended confirmation of Andrea Ornelas to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2022) — 4-0
• Recommended confirmation of Deepa Sivarajan to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2022) — 4-0
• Recommended confirmation of Kristina Chu to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2023) — 4-0
• Heard information item Inf 1842 on protecting renters from skyrocketing rents — no action
• Heard information item Inf 1836 on relocation assistance for economic displacement — no action
• Heard information item Inf 1835 on rent control — no action
• Discussed CB 119585 (180-day rent increase notice ordinance) — no vote

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021-2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Setting Resolution. The agenda also includes discussions on a growth strategy racial equity toolkit report and a quarterly tree protection report. Additionally, members will review an ordinance for redevelopment at Yesler Terrace.

• Public hearing: 2021-2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket Setting Resolution
• Growth Strategy Racial Equity Toolkit Report briefing
• SDCI and OSE Quarterly Tree Protection Report
• Ordinance for Yesler Terrace Master Planned Community redevelopment (CB 1201084)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss the 2021 Mid-Year Accountability Report and the PayUp Policy Proposal. The agenda also includes a possible vote on an ordinance regarding the use of less lethal weapons by the Seattle Police Department.

• Briefing on the 2021 Mid-Year Accountability Report
• Discussion of the PayUp Policy Proposal
• Possible vote on Ordinance CB 1201053 regarding banning certain less lethal weapons

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee heard two information items and recommended that the full City Council pass CB 120105, an ordinance banning the ownership, purchase, rent, storage, or use of less lethal weapons by the Seattle Police Department, with a divided report. The recommendation passed 4-1, with Councilmember Sawant opposed. The two information items, the 2021 Mid-Year Accountability Report and the PayUp Policy Proposal, were heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120105 (banning less lethal weapons) with a divided report, 4-1.
• Heard Inf 1838 (2021 Mid-Year Accountability Report) as an information item.
• Heard Inf 1837 (PayUp Policy Proposal) as an information item.

Governance and Education Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding public records officer positions and the creation of an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts. The meeting also includes an annual update on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Ordinance returning public records officer positions to civil service (CB 1201201)
• Ordinance creating an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (CB 1201242)
• Annual update for the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy

The Governance and Education Committee recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 120120, returning public records officer positions to the civil service system, and CB 120124, creating an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts. Both were approved unanimously (4-0) and will go to the full City Council. The committee also heard an annual update on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Recommended passage of CB 120120, returning public records officer positions to civil service (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120124, creating an Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (4-0)
• Heard information item Inf 1839 on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy annual update

City Council

The City Council is reviewing committee recommendations regarding a long-term lease for the Georgetown Steam Plant and land acquisition in South Park for affordable housing. The meeting also includes discussions on the City Light 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and changes to city treasury funds.

• Acquisition of two parcels in South Park for affordable housing (CB 1201147)
• Long-term lease and operating agreement for the Georgetown Steam Plant (CB 1201032)
• Adoption of City Light's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and five-year rate path (Res 320073)
• Ordinance to change names of funds in the City Treasury (CB 1201174)
• Honorary designation of S Hill Street as “Clarence Acox Jr. Way” (Res 320091)

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the City Light Department's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and endorsing the associated five-year rate path. The council also passed ordinances to lease the Georgetown Steam Plant to a community authority, acquire South Park parcels for affordable housing, and pay claims. All votes were 9-0.

• Adopted Resolution 32009 honoring S Hill Street as 'Clarence Acox Jr. Way' (9-0).
• Passed CB 120103 authorizing a long-term lease of the Georgetown Steam Plant to the Georgetown Steam Plant Community Development Authority (9-0).
• Adopted Resolution 32007 adopting the City Light 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and endorsing the five-year rate path (9-0).
• Passed CB 120117 amending the 2021 Budget and changing appropriations (9-0).
• Confirmed Georgio Brown to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (9-0).
• Confirmed Elizabeth Baskerville to the International Special Review District Board (9-0).
• Passed CB 120114 authorizing acquisition of two South Park parcels for affordable housing (9-0).
• Passed CB 120122 paying audited claims for June 28-July 2, 2021 (9-0).

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of routine procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from July 6, 2021, and a president's report. No specific legislative or budgetary items are detailed in this briefing text.

• Approval of July 6, 2001, Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council actions and committee meetings

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on July 12, 2021, with eight members present and one late arrival. The only substantive action was approval of the minutes from the July 6, 2021 briefing. The meeting also included a President's Report and a preview of upcoming council actions, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 6, 2021

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The Seattle City Council Public Assets and Native Communities Committee meeting scheduled for July 9, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider ordinances regarding property acquisitions in South Park and extensions to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program. The committee will also discuss updates to hazard pay requirements and guidelines for a new Payroll Expense Tax fund.

• Acquisition of two parcels in South Park for affordable housing and community space (CB 1201141)
• Extensions for the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program deadline (CB 1201132)
• New end date for Seattle hazard pay requirements (CB 1201193)
• Creation of a fund for Payroll Expense Tax revenues (CB 1201184)

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended four council bills for full City Council passage. It approved the acquisition of two South Park parcels for affordable housing and community space, temporary extensions for the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program, a new end date for hazard pay requirements, and creation of a Payroll Expense Tax fund. All votes were unanimous except for the hazard pay bill, which passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Recommended CB 120114 for passage: acquisition of two South Park parcels for affordable housing (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120113 for passage: temporary extensions for Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption completion deadline (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120119 for passage: new end date for hazard pay requirements (3-0, Herbold abstained)
• Recommended CB 120118 for passage as amended: creation of Payroll Expense Tax fund (4-0)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will review the five-year strategic plan and rate path for the City Light Department. Members will also consider a lease for the Georgetown Steam Plant and new parking rates for large events.

• 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and rate path for Seattle City Light (Res 320072)
• Lease and operating agreement for the Georgetown Steam Plant property (CB 1201033)
• On-street paid parking rates for events with at least 10,000 attendees (CB 1201154)
• Honorary designation of S Hill Street as “Clarence Acox Jr. Way” (Res 320091)

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend four items to the full City Council: an honorary street designation, a City Light strategic plan with a rate path, a lease for the Georgetown Steam Plant, and an ordinance establishing paid parking rates for large events. All items were approved unanimously with no opposition.

• Recommended adoption of Res 32009 designating S Hill Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues S as 'Clarence Acox Jr. Way' (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32007 adopting the 2022-2026 City Light Strategic Plan and five-year rate path (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120103 authorizing a long-term lease and operating agreement with Georgetown Steam Plant Community Development Authority (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120115 establishing on-street paid parking rates for large events with at least 10,000 attendees (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the introduction of new council bills and resolutions. The agenda also includes approving the June 28, 2021, journal and authorizing payments for audited claims.

• Ordinance CB 120116 to pay audited claims from June 21, 2021, through June 25, 2021
• Approval of the June 28, 2021, journal

The Seattle City Council met remotely on July 6, 2021, and approved the journal, introduction and referral calendar, and agenda. It passed a routine ordinance to pay audited claims for the week of June 21-25, 2021, and excused Councilmember Morales from two future meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved journal of June 28, 2021 (8-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Passed CB 120116, appropriating funds for audited claims (8-0)
• Excused Councilmember Morales from July 26 and August 16, 2021 meetings

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from June 28, 2021. The agenda also includes a president's report and a preview of upcoming City Council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of June 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• President's report
• Preview of upcoming City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council approved the minutes from the June 28, 2021 Council Briefing. The council also heard a preview of the day's City Council actions and committee agendas as an information item. No other substantive decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of June 28, 2021.
• Heard the President's Report (no action taken).
• Heard the preview of City Council actions and committee agendas as an information item (no vote).

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing to approve minutes from June 21, 2021. The meeting also features a federal legislative briefing and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of June 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Federal Legislative Briefing with Sierra Howlett Browne and Leslie Pollner
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on June 28, 2021, was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. The council approved the minutes from the June 21, 2021 briefing. Information items on federal lobbying and the city council agenda were heard in committee, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of June 21, 2021
• Heard the Federal Legislative Briefing (Inf 1743) in committee
• Heard the Preview of Today's City Council Actions (Inf 1736) in committee

City Council

The City Council will review a collective bargaining agreement for the Seattle Fire Chiefs Association and ordinances regarding affordable housing and historic preservation. The meeting also includes several appointments to various city boards and commissions.

• Collective bargaining agreement for Seattle Fire Chiefs Association (CB 120107)
• Affordable housing standards for religious organization properties (CB 120081)
• Historic preservation controls for Bordeaux House (CB 120106)
• Appointment of Meghann McCann as Court Administrator (Appt 019501)
• Name change and amendments for the Board of Park Commissioners (CB 120098)

The Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 120081, which modifies development standards to facilitate affordable housing on properties owned or controlled by religious organizations. The bill was amended once before passing unanimously (8-0). A second proposed amendment failed on a 4-4 tie vote.

• Passed CB 120081, amending zoning rules to ease affordable housing development on religious organization properties, with one amendment adopted and another rejected.
• Approved CB 120107, a collective bargaining agreement with Seattle Fire Chiefs Association, IAFF Local 2898, for 2019-2021, with increased appropriations.
• Approved CB 120098, renaming the Board of Park Commissioners to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and changing its composition and processes.
• Passed CB 120110, appropriating funds to pay audited claims for June 14-18, 2021.
• Passed CB 120106, imposing historic preservation controls on the Bordeaux House and adding it to the landmarks table.
• Confirmed appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board, Green New Deal Oversight Board, and other bodies, including Meghann McCann as Seattle Municipal Court Administrator.
• Adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended, removing Council Bills 120111 and 120112.
• Excused Councilmember Juarez from the June 28 meeting and Councilmember Strauss from the July 6 meeting.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to modify development standards for affordable housing on religious-owned properties. The agenda also includes discussing historic preservation controls for Bordeaux House and reviewing the quarterly permitting report from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.

• Ordinance regarding affordable housing on religious organization properties (CB 1200811)
• Historic preservation controls and landmark designation for Bordeaux House (CB 1201062)
• Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Quarterly Permitting Report

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended that the City Council pass CB 120081, which modifies development standards to facilitate affordable housing on properties owned or controlled by religious organizations. The recommendation passed with 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention (Pedersen). The committee also recommended passing CB 120106, which imposes historic preservation controls on the Bordeaux House, with 3 in favor and 0 opposed. The SDCI Quarterly Permitting Report (Inf 1832) was heard as an information item only.

• Recommended passage of CB 120081 (affordable housing on religious properties) as amended, with 3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.
• Recommended passage of CB 120106 (historic preservation of Bordeaux House), with 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
• Heard Inf 1832 (SDCI Quarterly Permitting Report) as an information item, with no action taken.

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments will review an update on the City's Inclement Weather Response Plan. The committee will also discuss and potentially vote on an ordinance to create a fund for donations, gifts, and grants related to homelessness response.

• Update on the City of Seattle’s Inclement Weather Response Plan
• Ordinance CB 1201092 to create a fund for donations, gifts, and grants related to homelessness response

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments met remotely on June 23, 2021. Members heard an information item (Inf 1834) updating the City's Inclement Weather Response Plan and discussed Council Bill 120109, which would create a fund for donations, gifts, and grants related to homelessness response and human services. No final action was taken on either item; both were only heard or discussed in committee.

• Heard Inf 1834, an update on the City's Inclement Weather Response Plan, with no action taken
• Discussed CB 120109, an ordinance creating a fund for homelessness-related donations, gifts, and grants, with no vote or decision

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding the use of less lethal weapons by the Seattle Police Department. The agenda also includes a briefing on health and crisis response investments and the appointment of Meghann McCann as Court Administrator.

• Ordinance banning the ownership, purchase, rent, storage, or use of less lethal weapons (CB 1201053)
• Appointment of Meghann McCann as Court Administrator of the Seattle Municipal Court
• Briefing on Council investments in health and crisis response

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to recommend the appointment of Meghann McCann as Court Administrator of the Seattle Municipal Court, sending it to the full City Council for confirmation. The committee also heard an information item on Council investments in health and crisis response, and discussed a proposed ordinance banning less lethal weapons for the Seattle Police Department, but took no action on either.

• Recommended confirmation of Meghann McCann as Court Administrator (5-0)
• Heard information item on Council investments in health and crisis response
• Discussed ordinance banning less lethal weapons for SPD; no action taken

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases and review relocation assistance for economic displacement. Members will also consider several appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Ordinance requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases (CB 119585)
• Appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Briefing on ending financial backing for fossil fuel infrastructure
• Discussion of relocation assistance for economic displacement

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee recommended that the full City Council confirm seven appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, all approved unanimously with no opposition. The committee also heard three information items, including one on the climate crisis and fossil fuel divestment, and discussed a proposed ordinance requiring 180 days' notice for rent increases, but took no action on these items.

• Recommended confirmation of Katie Garrow to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2022 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Steve Gelb to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2022 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Keith Weir to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2022 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Maria Batayola to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2023 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Dennis Comer to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2023 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Tomas Alberto Madrigal to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2023 (approved 4-0).
• Recommended confirmation of Tyler Valentine to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, term to April 30, 2023 (approved 4-0).
• Heard information items on fossil fuel divestment, rent control FAQs, and relocation assistance; discussed CB 119585 (180-day rent increase notice) without a vote.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances related to the city's COVID-19 response, including budget amendments and the creation of a new treasury fund. The agenda also includes the 2021-2023 Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan and utility project financing.

• Collective bargaining agreement between Seattle and IBEW Local 77
• Budget amendments for COVID-19 response and a new Treasury fund
• Adoption of the 2021-2023 Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan
• Water Quality Financial Assistance Agreement for Ship Canal Water Quality Project
• Appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances related to the COVID-19 response, including creating a new fund, amending the 2021 budget, and imposing provisos. It also adopted the Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for 2021-2023 and authorized a water quality loan agreement. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Passed CB 120104, paying audited claims for June 7-11, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120102, collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 77 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120093, COVID-19 response fund and budget amendments (9-0)
• Passed CB 120094, additional COVID-19 budget amendments and provisos (9-0)
• Passed CB 120101, Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan 2021-2023 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120100, water quality loan agreement for Ship Canal Project (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32008, setting public hearing on Diagonal Way South vacation (9-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes and a report from the President.

• Approval of Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees

The Council Briefing on June 21, 2021, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the June 14, 2021 briefing and heard a report on the day's agenda. No substantive policy decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of June 14, 2021

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will discuss the City Light Department's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and its associated five-year rate path. Members will also consider appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board and a water quality project loan agreement. A presentation on Sound Transit realignment is also scheduled.

• Adoption of City Light 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and rate path (Res 320074)
• Water Quality Financial Assistance Agreement for Ship Canal Water Quality Project (CB 1201005)
• Appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board: Hang Nguyen, Greyson Simon, and Erin K. Fitzpatrick
• Presentation on Sound Transit Realignment

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended confirming three appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, each for a term to March 31, 2023, with unanimous 5-0 votes. The committee also recommended passing an ordinance authorizing a state loan for the Ship Canal Water Quality Project, and discussed a resolution on City Light's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and a Sound Transit realignment presentation. No decisions were made on the resolution or presentation.

• Recommended confirming Hang Nguyen to Pedestrian Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Greyson Simon to Pedestrian Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Erin K. Fitzpatrick to Pedestrian Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120100 authorizing SPU water quality loan agreement (5-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee issued a cancellation notice for its special meeting scheduled for June 16, 2021. No other agenda items were listed.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will discuss the 2021-2023 Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan and related funding policies. Members will also review ordinances regarding the city's COVID-19 response and budget appropriations. A briefing on a grocery workers hazard pay panel is also scheduled.

• Adoption of 2021-2023 Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (CB 1201012)
• Ordinance for COVID-19 response and budget amendments (CB 120093)
• Ordinance regarding COVID-19 budget appropriations (CB 120094)
• Briefing on Grocery Workers Hazard Pay Panel

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of three ordinances: the Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for 2021-2023, a COVID-19 response fund and budget amendment, and another COVID-19 budget amendment. All three were approved unanimously with 5-0 votes. The committee also heard an information item on grocery workers hazard pay but took no action on it.

• Recommended passage of Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (CB 120101) (5-0)
• Recommended passage of COVID-19 fund and budget amendment (CB 120093) as amended (5-0)
• Recommended passage of COVID-19 budget amendment (CB 120094) as amended (5-0)
• Heard information item on Grocery Workers Hazard Pay Panel (Inf 1827) - no action

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee will hold a discussion regarding building an equitable economy. The session includes presentations on ARPA funding considerations and disaster gentrification.

• Discussion on Building an Equitable Economy - Discussion and Strategies
• Presentation on ARPA Funding Priorities by Ryan Donahue (Brookings Institution)
• Presentation on Disaster Gentrification by Gregory Davis (RBAC) and Yordanos Teferi (MCC)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regulating food delivery businesses and establishing labor standards for independent contractors. The agenda also includes decisions on Waterfront Local Improvement District assessments and various commission appointments.

• Regulation of food delivery businesses and platforms (CB 120092)
• Labor standards requirements for independent contractors (CB 120069)
• Assessments and bond issuance for Waterfront LID No. 6751 (CB 1200728)
• Zoning changes for the Seattle Center's Center Campus Subarea (CB 120051)
• Jurisdiction transfer of Whitman Avenue N and Woodland Park portions (CB 120032)

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance establishing labor standards requirements for independent contractors working in Seattle, adding a new Chapter 14.34 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The council also passed ordinances related to the Waterfront Local Improvement District (LID) No. 6751, including finalizing the assessment roll and authorizing the issuance of LID bonds. Additionally, the council approved regulations for the Center Campus Subarea within the sign overlay district for the Seattle Center, and transferred jurisdiction of a portion of Whitman Avenue N from the Seattle Department of Transportation to Seattle Parks and Recreation.

• Passed CB 120069, establishing labor standards for independent contractors in Seattle.
• Passed CB 120072, confirming the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 6751 (Waterfront LID).
• Passed CB 120073, authorizing the issuance and sale of local improvement district bonds for the Waterfront LID.
• Passed CB 120051, establishing sign regulations for the Center Campus Subarea at Seattle Center.
• Passed CB 120032, transferring jurisdiction of a portion of Whitman Avenue N to Seattle Parks and Recreation.
• Passed CB 120092, adding a new chapter to the Seattle Municipal Code regulating food delivery businesses and platforms.
• Passed CB 120096, appropriating funds for the Human Services Department and amending the 2021 Budget.
• Confirmed appointments to the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority, LGBTQ, Disability, Music, and Districting Commissions.

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from June 7, 2021. The council will also receive a president's report and a preview of upcoming city council and regional committee actions.

• Approval of June 7, 2021, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on June 14, 2021, was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. The council approved the minutes from the June 7, 2021 briefing. The council also heard a preview of the day's City Council actions and committee agendas as an information item, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of June 7, 2021.
• Heard the President's Report (no action taken).
• Heard the Preview of Today’s City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees as an information item (no action taken).

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The special meeting of the Public Assets and Native Communities Committee scheduled for June 11, 2021, has been cancelled.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2021, has been cancelled. The notice includes contact information for accessibility requests and accommodations.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will host briefings on several city safety initiatives. The agenda includes a roundtable regarding the Crisis Response Continuum and an update on the 2021 All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. The committee will also discuss the Criminal Legal System Strategic Plan.

• Crisis Response Continuum Roundtable briefing
• Presentation of the draft 2021 All-Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Briefing on the Criminal Legal System Strategic Plan

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard three information items: the Crisis Response Continuum Roundtable, the 2021 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan, and the Criminal Legal System Strategic Plan. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; all items were informational only.

• Heard Crisis Response Continuum Roundtable (Inf 1822) - no action
• Heard 2021 Seattle All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (Inf 1824) - no action
• Heard Criminal Legal System Strategic Plan (Inf 1823) - no action

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee will review several appointments to the Districting Commission and the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee. The meeting also includes briefings on a recovery plan from the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission and an annual report for the K-12 and Seattle Preschool Program.

• Appointment of Rory O’Sullivan to Districting Commission
• Appointment of Eliseo Juarez to Districting Commission
• Appointment of Manuela Slye to Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee
• Briefing on 'Steps Towards an Equitable Recovery' by the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Review of the FEPP Year 1 Annual Report

The Governance and Education Committee unanimously recommended that the full City Council confirm three appointments: Rory O'Sullivan and Eliseo Juarez to the Districting Commission, and Manuela Slye to the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee. Two information items were heard but no action was taken on them. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Recommended confirmation of Rory O'Sullivan to Districting Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Eliseo Juarez to Districting Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Manuela Slye to Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential rental tenancies and eviction defenses. The agenda also includes a resolution urging the extension of city and state eviction moratoriums through 2021.

• Six-month land use moratorium extension for mobile home parks (CB 1200801)
• Resolution urging Mayor Durkan and Governor Inslee to extend eviction moratoriums through 2021 (Res 319982)
• Ordinance providing eviction defenses for families and educators during the school year (CB 1200463)
• Ordinance providing eviction defense for rent due during the COVID-19 emergency (CB 1200774)
• Ordinance establishing a tenant's right of first refusal for new tenancies (CB 1200905)

The Seattle City Council passed several tenant protection ordinances, including a defense to eviction for rent due during the COVID-19 emergency (CB 120077, 5-2) and a right of first refusal for tenants (CB 120090, 5-2). It also adopted a resolution urging the Mayor and Governor to extend eviction moratoriums through at least the end of 2021 (Res 31998, 7-0). Additionally, the council extended a moratorium on mobile home park use changes for six months (CB 120080, 7-0).

• Passed CB 120077 providing defense to eviction for rent due during COVID-19 emergency (5-2)
• Passed CB 120090 giving tenants right of first refusal and just cause requirements (5-2)
• Adopted Res 31998 urging extension of eviction moratoriums through end of 2021 (7-0)
• Passed CB 120080 extending mobile home park moratorium for six months (7-0)
• Passed CB 120046 providing defense to eviction for children, families, educators (6-1)
• Passed CB 120095 paying audited claims for week of May 24-28, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended, introducing CB 120096 (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from June 1, 2021, and a preview of upcoming council actions. No specific legislative items or contracts are detailed in this briefing agenda.

• Approval of June 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on June 7, 2021, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the June 1, 2021 briefing, and heard a report on the upcoming City Council agenda. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of June 1, 2021

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee is reviewing budget amendments related to the COVID-19 response, including the Seattle Rescue Plan. Members will also discuss new labor standards for independent contractors and review the Housing Levy Annual Report.

• Ordinance amending 2021 Budget and CIP for COVID-19 response (CB 1200931)
• Ordinance regarding budget appropriations for COVID-19 response (CB 1200942)
• Labor standards requirements for independent contractors (CB 1200693)
• Housing Levy Annual Report and discussion of funding policy changes

The Finance and Housing Committee discussed two COVID-19 budget ordinances (CB 120093 and CB 120094) but took no action on them. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend that the full City Council pass CB 120069, which establishes labor standards for independent contractors in Seattle. The Housing Levy Annual Report (Inf 1821) was not heard.

• Recommended passage of independent contractor labor standards ordinance CB 120069 (5-0)
• Discussed COVID-19 budget ordinance CB 120093, no action
• Discussed COVID-19 budget ordinance CB 120094, no action
• Housing Levy Annual Report not heard

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee is reviewing several ordinances related to city property and finance. These include updates to signage rules at Seattle Center and a land transfer between SDOT and Parks and Recreation in Woodland Park. The meeting also includes briefings on financing for the Waterfront Local Improvement District.

• Signage regulations for the Seattle Center subarea (CB 1200511)
• Jurisdiction transfer of Whitman Avenue N and Woodland Park between SDOT and Parks and Recreation (CB 1200322)
• Final assessments for Local Improvement District No. 6751 (CB 1200723)
• Bond issuance to finance improvements in the Waterfront LID (CB 1200734)

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee recommended four council bills for full City Council passage, all with 4-0 votes. These include new sign regulations for the Seattle Center's Center Campus subarea, a land transfer between the transportation and parks departments around Woodland Park, and two ordinances related to the Waterfront Local Improvement District (LID) covering assessments and bond issuance. No items were opposed or tabled.

• Recommended CB 120051 for Seattle Center sign overlay district regulations (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120032 for Woodland Park land exchange between SDOT and Parks (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120072 for final assessments of LID No. 6751 (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120073 for issuing Waterfront LID bonds (4-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to add new regulations for food delivery businesses to the Seattle Municipal Code. The agenda also includes several appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Music, LGBTQ, and Disability Commissions.

• Ordinance regulating food delivery businesses and platforms (CB 1200921)
• Reappointment of Benjamin J. Hunter to the Seattle Music Commission
• Reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle Disability Commission

The Community Economic Development Committee recommended passage of CB 120092, an ordinance regulating food delivery businesses and platforms, with a 5-0 vote. The committee also recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to the Seattle Music, LGBTQ, and Disability Commissions, all approved unanimously. One agenda item, the reappointment of Benjamin J. Hunter to the Music Commission, was removed from the agenda.

• Recommended CB 120092, food delivery regulation ordinance (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Joleen Winther Hughes to Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Paula Olivia Nava Madrigal to Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Judi Rafaela Martinez to Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Terry D. Morgan to Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Latosha Correll to LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of DeAunte' Damper to LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Andrew Ashiofu to LGBTQ Commission (5-0)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding Vision Zero. Presenters include Sam Zimbabwe, Allison Schwartz, and Jim Curtin from the Seattle Department of Transportation.

• Vision Zero briefing and discussion

The Transportation and Utilities Committee met remotely and heard a presentation on Vision Zero (Inf 1820). No substantive decisions were made; the item was only heard in committee. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Heard Vision Zero presentation (Inf 1820) — no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a six-month extension of the moratorium on changing uses at mobile home parks. The council will also discuss budget amendments for the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program and a property transfer to the Phinney Neighborhood Association.

• Public hearing on extending the moratorium for mobile home park use changes (CB 120080)
• Transfer of City property at 525 North 85th Street to Phinney Neighborhood Association (CB 120086)
• Ordinance to temporarily remove interest charges on delinquent utility accounts (CB 120089)
• Budget amendments for the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (CB 120087)
• Updates to city grading and construction codes (CB 120084, CB 120083)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including a six-month extension of the mobile home park moratorium, a temporary suspension of interest on delinquent utility accounts, and a budget amendment for the Seattle Office for Civil Rights with a sunset clause. A proposed budget amendment that would have allowed out-of-order layoffs of police officers failed, and the council approved the transfer of city property at 525 North 85th Street to the Phinney Neighborhood Association.

• Passed CB 120091, paying audited claims for May 17-21, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120080, extending mobile home park moratorium for six months (9-0)
• Passed CB 120089, suspending interest on delinquent utility accounts (9-0)
• Passed CB 120087, amending 2021 budget for Seattle Office for Civil Rights, with sunset clause for new positions (9-0)
• Failed CB 119981, budget amendment including police layoff provisions (3-6)
• Passed CB 120086, transferring city property at 525 North 85th Street to Phinney Neighborhood Association (8-1)
• Passed CB 120084, updating Grading Code (9-0)
• Passed CB 120083, amending construction codes (9-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of May 2021 meeting minutes. The Council will also hear a President's Report and a preview of upcoming council and committee actions.

• Approval of May 10, May 17, and May 24, 2021 minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on June 1, 2021, was a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. The council approved the minutes from the May 10, May 17, and May 24, 2021 briefings. The President's Report and a preview of upcoming council actions were heard as information items only.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of May 10, 2021
• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of May 17, 2021
• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of May 24, 2021

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will hold a public hearing on establishing a Mobile Home Park Overlay District. The meeting also includes discussions on transferring city property at 525 North 85th Street to the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Additionally, members will consider updates to construction codes and affordable housing standards for religious organizations.

• Establishment of a Mobile Home Park Overlay District (CB 1200791)
• Transfer of City property at 525 North 85th Street to Phinney Neighborhood Association (CB 1200863)
• Affordable housing development standards for religious organizations (CB 1200814)
• Updates to Seattle construction, energy, and building codes (CB 1200835)
• Amendments to the Grading Code regarding land disturbing activity (CB 1200846)

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended that the full City Council pass several ordinances, including the transfer of city property at 525 North 85th Street to the Phinney Neighborhood Association for continued social services. The committee also recommended confirming Nick Setten to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, and passing ordinances related to construction codes, grading code updates, and boiler operations. Two items—the Mobile Home Park Overlay District and the affordable housing on religious properties ordinance—were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120086 (property transfer to Phinney Neighborhood Association) (3-0, Pedersen abstained)
• Recommended confirmation of Nick Setten to Pike Place Market PDA Governing Council (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120083 (construction codes amendments) (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120084 (grading code updates) (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120085 (boiler and steam engine operations) (3-0)
• Discussed CB 120079 (Mobile Home Park Overlay District) — no vote
• Discussed CB 120081 (affordable housing on religious properties) — no vote

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The committee will discuss the development and impact of the JustCARE collective impact model. A briefing and discussion featuring a provider panel is also scheduled.

• Briefing on the JustCARE multi-faceted collective impact model
• JustCARE provider panel including Community Passageways, Public Defender Association, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments heard two information items (Inf 1818 and Inf 1819) about the JustCARE program, including its development and impact, and a provider panel. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 1818 on JustCARE program development and impact
• Heard Inf 1819 on JustCARE provider panel

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will hold a briefing on the Office of Police Accountability 2020 Annual Report. Presenters from the office will provide a presentation and discussion regarding the report.

• Briefing and discussion of the Office of Police Accountability 2020 Annual Report

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee convened remotely and heard the Office of Police Accountability 2020 Annual Report as an information item. No formal decisions were made; the report was received without a vote.

• Heard Office of Police Accountability 2020 Annual Report (information item, no vote)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee is reviewing three proposed ordinances regarding residential rental tenancies. These include creating eviction defenses for families during the school year and establishing a right of first refusal for tenants. The committee will also consider protections for rent due during the COVID-19 civil emergency.

• Ordinance CB 1200461: Eviction defense for children, families, and educators during the school year
• Ordinance CB 1200902: Right of first refusal for tenants in new residential rental tenancies
• Ordinance CB 1200773: Eviction defense for rent due during the COVID-19 civil emergency

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee voted 3-1 to recommend passage of three ordinances to the full City Council: CB 120046 (eviction defense for children, families, and educators during the school year), CB 120090 (right of first refusal for tenants after lease expiration), and CB 120077 (eviction defense for rent due during the COVID-19 civil emergency). Councilmember Pedersen opposed all three; the committee reports were divided.

• Recommended passage of CB 120046 (eviction defense for school-year tenancies) with divided report (3-1)
• Recommended passage of CB 120090 (tenant right of first refusal) with divided report (3-1)
• Recommended passage of CB 120077 (COVID-19 eviction defense) with divided report (3-1)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding the Office for Civil Rights and commercial tenancies. The agenda also includes approvals for various surveillance technologies used by the Seattle Police Department. Additionally, the council will consider property transfers and several appointments to the Seattle Design Commission.

• Transferring positions from SPD to Community Safety and Communications Center (CB 1200653)
• Approving police use of FLIR and video recording surveillance technology (CB 1200536, CB 1200558)
• Ordinance regarding the organization of the Office for Civil Rights (CB 1200001)
• Transferring real property from Skagit County to Seattle City Light (CB 1200525)
• Requesting FAA transfer of excess property at Discovery Park (Res 32006)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including two emergency communications bills (CB 120065 and CB 120078) that transfer positions from the Seattle Police Department to the Community Safety and Communications Center and modify budget provisos. The council also passed a tenant right-of-first-refusal bill (CB 120090) introduced by Councilmember Sawant, and approved multiple surveillance technology reports for police use. All votes were 7-0 except for CB 120053, which passed 6-1 with Sawant opposed.

• Passed CB 120065, transferring SPD positions to Community Safety and Communications Center (7-0)
• Passed CB 120078, modifying budget proviso for emergency communications (7-0)
• Introduced CB 120090, tenant right of first refusal, referred to Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee
• Passed CB 120053, approving FLIR surveillance report (6-1, Sawant opposed)
• Passed CB 120054, approving situational awareness cameras report (7-0)
• Passed CB 120055, approving video recording systems report (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32006, requesting FAA transfer Discovery Park property (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Seattle Design Commission and School Traffic Safety Committee (7-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing to approve minutes and preview upcoming council and regional committee actions. The agenda also includes a president's report and a closed executive session regarding litigation.

• Approval of the minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on May 24, 2021, with six members present and two excused. The meeting included a preview of upcoming council actions and a closed executive session on litigation. No minutes were approved, and no substantive decisions were made during the briefing.

• No minutes presented for approval
• Moved into executive session on pending litigation (11:24-11:37 a.m.)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing ordinances regarding the use of various surveillance technologies by the Seattle Police Department. Members will also discuss maintenance permits for several downtown pedestrian tunnels and skybridges. Additionally, the agenda includes a property transfer from Skagit County to Seattle City Light.

• Ordinances for pedestrian skybridge and tunnel maintenance in downtown Seattle
• Approval of SPD use of FLIR and video recording surveillance technology
• Property transfer from Skagit County to Seattle City Light
• Reappointment of Marilyn K. Firman to the School Traffic Safety Committee
• Internet for All status report presentation

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend City Council pass nine items, including four skybridge/tunnel permits, a City Light property transfer, and three Seattle Police Department surveillance technology ordinances. The committee also recommended confirming Marilyn K. Firman to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee and heard a presentation on Internet for All. All votes were 4-0 with no opposition.

• Recommended passage of CB 120074 (Grange Insurance skybridge permit) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120061 (Northwest Kidney Center tunnel permit) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120075 (BGO Plaza tunnel permit) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120076 (IC/RCDP Seattle Hotel tunnel permit) (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Marilyn K. Firman to School Traffic Safety Committee (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120052 (City Light property transfer from Skagit County) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120053 (SPD Forward Looking Infrared approval) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120054 (SPD Situational Awareness Cameras approval) (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will hold briefings on Domestic Workers Standards Board recommendations and American Rescue Plan Act direct aid. The committee will also discuss an ordinance regarding labor standards requirements for independent contractors in Seattle.

• Labor standards requirements for independent contractors (CB 1200693)
• Domestic Workers Standards Board Recommendations briefing
• American Rescue Plan Act Direct Aid presentation

The Finance and Housing Committee heard three items: the Domestic Workers Standards Board recommendations, American Rescue Plan Act direct aid, and a proposed ordinance on independent contractor labor standards. No votes were taken; all items were discussed or heard as information items.

• Heard Domestic Workers Standards Board recommendations (Inf 1788)
• Heard American Rescue Plan Act Direct Aid update (Inf 1813)
• Discussed independent contractor labor standards ordinance (CB 120069)

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss updates on the Fossil Fuel Transition Study and participatory budgeting legislation. The meeting also includes potential votes on ordinances regarding the Office for Civil Rights and commercial tenancies.

• Fossil Fuel Transition Study Update (Clerk File 321932)
• Participatory Budgeting Proviso Lift draft legislation
• Ordinance regarding Office for Civil Rights organization (CB 1200003)
• Ordinance regarding commercial tenancies (CB 1200714)

The Community Economic Development Committee heard two information items and recommended two ordinances to the full City Council. The first ordinance changes the Office for Civil Rights Director's term and removes an outdated racial equity toolkit requirement. The second ordinance amends commercial tenancy rules. Both recommendations passed unanimously with 4 votes in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended CB 120000 (Office for Civil Rights ordinance) to full Council (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120071 (commercial tenancies ordinance) to full Council (4-0)
• Heard Inf 1815 (Fossil Fuel Transition Study Update) — no action
• Heard Inf 1816 (Participatory Budgeting Update) — no action

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is conducting a briefing to review the 2021 State Legislative Session Report. The meeting also includes overviews of the operating and capital budgets, as well as child care and early learning budget details.

• 2021 State Legislative Session Report
• Operating Budget Summary
• Capital Budget Overview
• Child Care and Early Learning Operating Budget Detail
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive decisions. They heard two information items: the 2021 State Legislative Session Report and a preview of City Council actions. The council also held a closed executive session on pending litigation.

• Heard 2021 State Legislative Session Report (Info Item 1814)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (Info Item 1736)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations for several ordinances. These include amendments to the 2021 budget, updates to street use permit fees, and a stormwater code update. The Council will also consider an ordinance regarding city employment and pay structures.

• 2021 Budget amendments (CB 1200672)
• Street and sidewalk use permit fee changes (CB 1200683)
• Stormwater Code update (CB 1200444)
• First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (CB 1200661)
• Payment of audited claims for May 3-7, 2021 (CB 120070)

The Seattle City Council met remotely and passed four ordinances: the First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance, a budget adjustment for the Department of Neighborhoods, a street and sidewalk use fee schedule amendment, and a Stormwater Code Update. All passed unanimously (7-0). The meeting also included a 60-minute public comment period and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Passed CB 120070, paying audited claims for May 3-7, 2021 (7-0)
• Passed CB 120066, First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (7-0)
• Passed CB 120067, budget adjustment for Department of Neighborhoods grant (7-0)
• Passed CB 120068, amending street and sidewalk use fee schedule (7-0)
• Passed CB 120044, Stormwater Code Update (7-0)
• Adopted May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (7-0)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will review an ordinance regarding street and sidewalk use permit fees. Members will also discuss a proposed Mobile Home Park Overlay District and budget amendments for the Department of Neighborhoods. Additionally, staff will present updates to Seattle construction and grading codes.

• Amendment to Street Use Permit Fee Schedule (CB 1200681)
• Proposed Mobile Home Park Overlay District
• 2021 Budget amendment for Department of Neighborhoods grants (CB 1200673)
• Updates to Seattle Grading Code and construction codes

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of two ordinances: one amending the street and sidewalk use permit fee schedule, and another authorizing the Department of Neighborhoods to accept a grant and adjust the 2021 budget. Both were approved unanimously (5-0). The committee also heard informational items on a proposed mobile home park overlay district and updates to grading, steam engineer, and construction codes, but took no action on them.

• Recommended passage of CB 120068 (street and sidewalk use fee schedule) (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120067 (2021 budget grant acceptance) (5-0)
• Heard Inf 1808 (mobile home park overlay district) — no action
• Heard Inf 1809 (grading and construction codes updates) — no action

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will hold a panel discussion regarding the fixed-term lease loophole in the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. The meeting also includes briefings on ordinances related to residential tenancy terminations and renewal requirements. These items involve proposed amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code.

• Panel discussion on closing the fixed-term lease loophole in the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (CB 120056 and CB 120057)
• Ordinance CB 120056 regarding extending just cause protections to rental agreement renewals or extensions
• Ordinance CB 120057 regarding requirements for landlords to have just cause to refuse lease renewals
• Ordinance CB 120046 providing eviction defenses for certain families and educators during the school year

The committee heard a panel discussion and discussed three ordinances related to extending just cause eviction protections to rental agreement renewals, requiring just cause for non-renewal, and providing eviction defenses for families with children and educators during the school year. No votes were taken; all items were only discussed or heard.

• Heard panel discussion on closing fixed-term lease loophole (Inf 1812)
• Discussed CB 120056 extending just cause protections to renewals
• Discussed CB 120057 requiring just cause for non-renewal
• Discussed CB 120046 providing eviction defenses for school-year protections

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will discuss ordinances to amend the 2021 Budget. This includes a proposal to transfer positions from the Seattle Police Department to the Community Safety and Communications Center.

• Transferring positions from the Seattle Police Department to the Community Safety and Communications Center (CB 1200651)
• Amending Ordinance 126237 regarding the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1199812)

The committee recommended passage of CB 120065, transferring positions from the Seattle Police Department to the Community Safety and Communications Center, with a divided report (2 in favor, 1 opposed, 2 abstaining). It also recommended against passing CB 119981, a budget amendment ordinance, with a divided report (3 in favor, 2 opposed). Both items now go to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 120065 (police-to-911 transfer) with divided report (2-1-2)
• Recommended against passage of CB 119981 (budget amendments) with divided report (3-2)

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee will consider an ordinance regarding the First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance and pay zone structures. The committee will also hold briefings on challenges facing home-based and center-based childcare facilities and review 2019 Council Budget Actions for expanding childcare access.

• First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (CB 1200661) regarding pay zones and civil service positions
• Briefing on challenges and strategies for home-based and center-based childcare facilities
• Discussion of 2019 Council Budget Actions for expanding childcare access

The Governance and Education Committee recommended that the full City Council pass CB 120066, the First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance, which adjusts pay zones and returns positions to the civil service system. The vote was 4-0 in favor, with Councilmember Sawant excused. The committee also heard two information items on childcare access and expansion strategies, but took no action on them.

• Recommended passage of CB 120066, First Quarter 2021 Employment Ordinance (4-0)
• Heard Inf 1810 on childcare access challenges and strategies (no action)
• Heard Inf 1811 on strategies for expanding childcare access (no action)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including budget amendments and board appointments. Key discussions include a property transfer in Southeast Seattle for affordable housing development and updates to HUD grant funding.

• Property transfer in Southeast Seattle for affordable housing development
• Amendments to the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Acceptance of HUD grant funds for community development programs
• Covenant changes for Red Barn Ranch and North Rainier Park
• Use agreement with Southwest Youth and Family Services for a family support center

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances amending the 2021 budget, including changes to various departments and the Capital Improvement Program, and approved a transfer of property in Southeast Seattle for affordable housing. It also passed ordinances related to the Madison BRT-RapidRide G Line project, including accepting grants and easements, and adopted a resolution endorsing Seattle Public Utilities' 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan and rate path. All votes were unanimous (8-0) with Councilmember Herbold excused.

• Passed CB 120039, amending 2021 Budget and CIP (8-0)
• Passed CB 120058, accepting property transfer for affordable housing in Southeast Seattle (8-0)
• Passed CB 120059, adopting Annual Action Plan updates and accepting HUD grants (8-0)
• Passed CB 120048, removing covenants from Red Barn Ranch and placing restrictive covenant on North Rainier Park (8-0)
• Passed CB 120050, authorizing agreement with Southwest Youth and Family Services for family support center (8-0)
• Passed CB 120033, authorizing reciprocal right of entry license for Helene Madison Pool and Southwest Teen Life Center (8-0)
• Passed CB 120062 and CB 120063, accepting easements and grants for Madison BRT-RapidRide G Line (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32000, endorsing Seattle Public Utilities 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan and rate path (8-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from May 3, 2021. The council will preview upcoming City Council and regional committee actions. An executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on May 10, 2021, where they approved the minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting. The council also heard a report on the agenda and entered a closed executive session on pending litigation, which was extended and concluded at 1:09 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of May 3, 2021
• Heard Information Item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1736)
• Moved into Executive Session on pending litigation (estimated 53 minutes)
• Extended Executive Session by 90 minutes

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments will hold a special meeting to review several city programs. The agenda includes briefings on the Street Sink Program, the HOPE Team, and 2021 shelter investments.

• Briefing on Seattle’s Street Sink Program
• Discussion of Seattle’s Homelessness Outreach and Provider Ecosystem (HOPE) Team
• Discussion of Seattle’s 2021 Shelter Investments

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments met remotely and heard three information items: a briefing on Seattle's Street Sink Program, a briefing and discussion on the Homelessness Outreach and Provider Ecosystem (HOPE) Team, and a briefing and discussion on Seattle's 2021 Shelter Investments. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; the items were only heard in committee. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

• Heard briefing on Seattle's Street Sink Program (Inf 1805)
• Heard briefing and discussion on HOPE Team (Inf 1806)
• Heard briefing and discussion on 2021 Shelter Investments (Inf 1807)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended passage of several items, including a stormwater code update, Seattle Public Utilities' 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan with a three-year rate path, and multiple property and grant authorizations for the Madison BRT project. All votes were 5-0. Three surveillance technology ordinances were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of stormwater code update CB 120044 (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of SPU Strategic Business Plan and rate path Res 32000 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of City Light easement agreement with King County CB 120045 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of amended 2021 budget appropriations CB 120042 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Madison BRT easement acquisition CB 120062 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of Madison BRT grant acceptance CB 120063 (5-0)
• Discussed but did not vote on surveillance technology ordinances CB 120053, CB 120054, CB 120055

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 120059, which adopts Annual Action Plan updates to the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and authorizes HUD grant acceptance, and CB 120039, a budget amendment adjusting appropriations for the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Both were recommended unanimously (4-0) with no opposition. The committee also held a public hearing on CB 120059.

• Recommended passage of CB 120059 (housing and community development funding) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120039 (2021 budget amendment) (4-0)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding Council Bill 120048. This bill proposes removing restrictive covenants from the approximately 39-acre Red Barn Ranch property. Removing these restrictions would allow the city to use the land for purposes other than outdoor recreation.

• Public hearing on Council Bill 120048
• Proposal to remove recreational covenants from 17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Rd.

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee met remotely on May 4, 2021, and held a public hearing on a City of Seattle proposal to remove recreational covenants from city-owned property. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes; the item was limited to the hearing and notice of the proposal.

• Held public hearing on proposal to remove recreational covenants from city-owned property

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee is conducting a remote public hearing to solicit community feedback. The session focuses on how expected federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) should be allocated.

• Public hearing regarding the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds

The Finance and Housing Committee met remotely on May 4, 2021, and held a public hearing. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the agenda
• Held public hearing
• Adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of real property in Southeast Seattle for affordable housing development. The agenda also includes a discussion on transparency requirements for contract workers and several appointments to labor-related boards.

• Ordinance accepting real property transfer in Southeast Seattle for affordable housing (CB 1200589)
• Discussion on transparency requirements for contract workers
• Appointments to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission
• Appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to local boards and commissions. It will also hold a public hearing on property changes for Red Barn Ranch and North Rainier Park. Additionally, the committee will discuss agreements involving Seattle Public Schools and Southwest Youth and Family Services.

• Ordinance regarding Red Barn Ranch and North Rainier Park covenants (CB 1200484)
• Agreement with Seattle School District 1 for Helene Madison Pool and Southwest Teen Life Center (CB 1200335)
• Use agreement with Southwest Youth and Family Services for family support programs (CB 1200506)
• Appointment of Misha Y. Averill to Seattle Indian Services Commission
• Reappointment of Denise Moriguchi to Washington State Convention Center Board

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee unanimously recommended confirming three appointments to city boards and passing four ordinances related to Seattle Parks and Recreation. All votes were 5-0. The ordinances cover removing covenants from Red Barn Ranch, a reciprocal right of entry for school pools, and an agreement with Southwest Youth and Family Services.

• Recommended confirming Misha Y. Averill to Seattle Indian Services Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Denise Moriguchi to Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Ron A. Chew to Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120048 on Red Barn Ranch covenants and North Rainier Park (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120033 on reciprocal right of entry for Helene Madison Pool and Southwest Teen Life Center (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120050 on use agreement with Southwest Youth and Family Services (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved the journal, introduction and referral calendar, and agenda. It passed Council Bill 120060 for payment of audited claims, adopted Resolution 32003 to retire inactive items, passed Council Bill 120037 for the AIDS Memorial Pathway project, and adopted Resolution 32005 urging Congress to support immigrants and refugees. The Council also confirmed multiple appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission and Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, and excused Councilmembers Juarez and Herbold from future meetings. All votes were 8-0 with Councilmember Lewis excused.

• Approved payment of audited claims for April 19-23, 2021 (CB 120060) (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32003 retiring inactive Council Bills, Resolutions, Clerk Files, and Appointments (8-0)
• Passed CB 120037 authorizing AIDS Memorial Pathway art installation on Sound Transit property (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32005 urging Congress to create citizenship roadmap and support immigrants/refugees (8-0)
• Confirmed Rick Araluce, Ebony Arunga, James Miles, Sarah Wilke, Mikhael Mei Williams to Seattle Arts Commission (8-0 each)
• Confirmed Cassie Chin, Evelyn Thomas Allen, Cesar A. Garcia Garcia to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (8-0 each)
• Excused Councilmember Juarez from May 17 and 24, 2021 meetings
• Excused Councilmember Herbold from May 10, 2021 meeting

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review upcoming council actions and committee activities. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 26, 2021, and a closed executive session regarding litigation.

• Approval of April 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• Preview of May 3, 2021, City Council actions
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Council Briefing on May 3, 2021, was largely procedural. Members approved the minutes from the April 26, 2021 briefing and heard a preview of upcoming council actions. The council also held a closed executive session on pending litigation, which concluded without public action.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 26, 2021
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1736)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Seattle City Council Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments meeting scheduled for April 28, 2021, has been cancelled. The committee is rescheduled to meet on May 6, 2021.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 126293, known as Bringing Business Home. The agenda also includes briefings on annual reports from the Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Design Commission. Additionally, officials will present a report on the Race and Social Justice Initiative.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 120001/Ordinance 126293 (Bringing Business Home)
• Department of Neighborhoods Annual Report briefing
• OPCD and SDCI Race and Social Justice Initiative report
• Seattle Design Commission Annual Report briefing

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee held a public hearing on the Bringing Business Home ordinance (CB 120001/Ordinance 126293) and received information items, including the Department of Neighborhoods annual report, the OPCD/SDCI Race and Social Justice Initiative report, and the Seattle Design Commission annual report. No votes were taken; all items were heard as information only.

• Held public hearing on CB 120001/Ordinance 126293 (Bringing Business Home)
• Heard Department of Neighborhoods annual report (Inf 1796)
• Heard OPCD and SDCI Race and Social Justice Initiative report (Inf 1797)
• Heard Seattle Design Commission annual report (Inf 1798)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will hear a briefing regarding the Interdepartmental Team on Policing and Community Safety. The agenda also includes a review of the Seattle Police Department's quarterly finance and staffing report and an update from the Human Services Department.

• Briefing on Interdepartmental Team on Policing and Community Safety
• Seattle Police Department Quarterly Finance and Staffing Report
• Human Services Department update on Safe and Thriving Communities and Victim Advocate Transfer

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard three information items: an update from the Interdepartmental Team on Policing and Community Safety, the Seattle Police Department's quarterly finance and staffing report, and a Human Services Department update on Safe and Thriving Communities and the victim advocate transfer. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were informational only.

• Heard Inf 1801: Interdepartmental Team on Policing and Community Safety (no action)
• Heard Inf 1799: Seattle Police Department Quarterly Finance and Staffing Report (no action)
• Heard Inf 1800: Human Services Department Update on Safe and Thriving Communities and Victim Advocate Transfer (no action)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss ordinances providing eviction defenses for families and educators during the school year. The meeting also includes a community panel discussion on the Green New Deal in Seattle.

• CB 1200461: Ordinance providing eviction defenses for certain families and educators during the school year
• CB 1200563: Ordinance extending just cause protections to rental agreement renewals or extensions
• Community panel discussion on the Green New Deal in Seattle

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee met remotely and discussed two council bills related to eviction protections: CB 120046 (preventing school-year evictions of children, families, and educators) and CB 120056 (closing the fixed-term lease loophole in the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance). The committee also heard community panel discussions on these bills and on the Green New Deal in Seattle. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the items were only discussed and heard.

• Discussed CB 120046 on school-year eviction protections
• Heard community panel on CB 120046
• Discussed CB 120056 on closing fixed-term lease loophole
• Heard community panel on CB 120056
• Heard community panel on Green New Deal in Seattle

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review committee recommendations for 2021 budget amendments and a cable television franchise transfer. The agenda also includes an ordinance to pay audited claims from the week of April 12, 2021.

• Ordinance amending the 2021 Budget to change appropriations and create positions (CB 1200411)
• Ordinance authorizing the transfer of control of WaveDivision I, LLC for cable television (CB 1200432)
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from April 12 through April 16, 2021 (CB 120049)

The Seattle City Council adopted Resolution 32004, urging President Biden to support a waiver of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines at the WTO, with amendments adding recitals about variants, economic recovery, and Seattle's immigrant community. The council also passed several ordinances, including a budget adjustment and a cable franchise transfer, and approved the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 32004 urging COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver (7-1)
• Passed CB 120049 paying audited claims for week of April 12-16, 2021 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120041 amending 2021 budget and creating positions (8-0)
• Passed CB 120043 authorizing cable franchise transfer of WaveDivision I, LLC (8-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0)
• Approved minutes for April 12 and April 19 meetings (8-0)
• Excused Councilmember Lewis from May 3, 2021 meeting

Council Briefing

The council will review upcoming City Council actions and regional committee activities. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from April 19, 2021, and three closed executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Approval of April 19, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committee activities
• Three closed executive sessions regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Council Briefing approved the minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting. The meeting included a preview of upcoming City Council actions and three closed executive sessions on pending or potential litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 19, 2021
• Heard information item on City Council agenda (Inf 1736)
• Held three executive sessions on pending/potential litigation (closed to public)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will consider a new strategic business plan and three-year rate forecast for Seattle Public Utilities. Members will also review budget amendments for transportation projects and an easement agreement for City Light property near Boeing Field.

• Ordinance to amend the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program and Transportation Benefit District Fund (CB 1200422)
• Resolution adopting the 2021-2026 Seattle Public Utilities Strategic Business Plan (Res 320003)
• Ordinance authorizing a temporary easement agreement between City Light and King County near Boeing Field (CB 1200454)
• Ordinance regarding the transfer of control for WaveDivision I, LLC cable television franchise (CB 1200436)
• Presentation on bridge audit repair, maintenance, and seismic safety updates

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended passage of CB 120043, which authorizes the transfer of control of WaveDivision I, LLC's cable franchise, subject to conditions. The vote was 4-0 with one absence. Other items were discussed or heard, but no other final actions were taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120043 (cable franchise transfer) (4-0, Juarez absent)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will discuss the American Rescue Plan Act Community Panel and economic revenue forecasts. The agenda includes a possible vote on an ordinance regarding $18 million in COVID relief funds. Members will also review Northgate Commons redevelopment and contract worker transparency requirements.

• Continuation of $18 million COVID Relief Funds Emergency Allocation (CB 1200412)
• American Rescue Plan Act Community Panel briefing
• Economic Revenue Forecast discussion
• Northgate Commons Acquisition and Redevelopment Partnership briefing
• Transparency Requirements for Contract Workers discussion

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of CB 120041, a 2021 budget ordinance that changes appropriations to various departments and creates exempt positions, as part of the COVID Relief Funds Emergency Allocation of $18 million. The vote was 4-0 in favor, with no opposition. The committee also heard information items on the American Rescue Plan Act Community Panel, the economic revenue forecast, and the Northgate Commons acquisition and redevelopment partnership, but took no action on them. An item on transparency requirements for contract workers was not heard.

• Recommended passage of CB 120041, 2021 budget amendment with COVID relief funds (4-0)
• Heard Inf 1787, American Rescue Plan Act Community Panel (no action)
• Heard Inf 1789, Economic Revenue Forecast (no action)
• Heard Inf 1790, Northgate Commons Acquisition and Redevelopment Partnership (no action)
• Inf 1791, Transparency Requirements for Contract Workers, not heard

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission and the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. Members will also discuss an ordinance for the AIDS Memorial Pathway artwork installation and changes to the Office for Civil Rights organization. A briefing on Participatory Budgeting is also scheduled.

• Ordinance regarding artwork installation at the AIDS Memorial Pathway project
• Amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code for the Office for Civil Rights
• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission
• Appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Participatory Budgeting update

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding the use of police surveillance technologies, including 911 logging and license plate readers. The agenda also includes proposals to expand emergency bill assistance programs for Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities.

• Ordinances approving various Seattle Police Department surveillance technologies, such as Automated License Plate Readers and CopLogic
• Expansion of emergency bill assistance programs for Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities
• Resolution supporting the renewal of King County’s Best Starts for Kids Levy
• Appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
• Appointments to the Community Police Commission

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances authorizing Seattle Police Department surveillance technologies, including 911 Logging Recorder, Automated License Plate Reader, Parking Enforcement Systems, Computer-Aided Dispatch, and CopLogic, with amendments. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17, expanded emergency bill assistance for City Light and Seattle Public Utilities, supported renewal of King County's Best Starts for Kids Levy, and confirmed appointments to the Ethics and Elections Commission and Community Police Commission.

• Passed CB 120047 paying audited claims for week of April 5-9, 2021 (7-0, Juarez absent)
• Passed CB 120034 collective bargaining agreement with PROTEC17 (7-0, Pedersen absent)
• Passed CB 120035 expanding City Light emergency bill assistance (8-0)
• Passed CB 120036 expanding Seattle Public Utilities emergency assistance (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32002 supporting King County Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments of Zachary Pekelis Jones and Kristin A. Hawes to Ethics and Elections Commission (8-0 each)
• Confirmed appointments of Katherine Seibel and Le'Jayah A. Washington to Community Police Commission (8-0 each)
• Passed CB 120024 (911 Logging Recorder) as amended (8-0), CB 120025 (ALPR) as amended (7-1, Sawant opposed), CB 120026 (Parking Enforcement) (7-1, Sawant opposed), CB 120027 (Computer-Aided Dispatch) (8-0), CB 120028 (CopLogic) (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council briefing includes updates on the 2021 State Legislative Session. The agenda also features a preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee meetings.

• Approval of April 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• State legislative session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committees
• Executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive decisions. Members approved the minutes from the April 12 briefing, heard a state legislative session update, and previewed upcoming council actions. The council also held a closed executive session on litigation.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 12, 2021
• Heard State Legislative Session Updates (Inf 1741)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (Inf 1736)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The special meeting of the Seattle City Council Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee scheduled for April 15, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided text contains only this cancellation notice.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee is reviewing two potential appointments to the Community Police Commission. The items include consideration of Katherine Seibel and Le’Jayah A. Washington for terms ending December 31, 2021.

• Appointment of Katherine Seibel to the Community Police Commission
• Appointment of Le’Jayah A. Washington to the Community Police Commission

The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council confirm the appointments of Katherine Seibel and Le'Jayah A. Washington to the Community Police Commission, each for a term ending December 31, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended confirmation of Katherine Seibel to Community Police Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Le'Jayah A. Washington to Community Police Commission (5-0)

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee will consider the renewal of King County’s Best Starts for Kids Levy via Resolution 320024. The committee will also review appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. Additionally, officials will present a report on the Seattle Promise program.

• Appointment of Zachary Pekelis Jones to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
• Appointment of Kristin A. Hawes to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
• Resolution 320024 supporting the Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal
• Presentation on the Seattle Promise Racial Equity Toolkit Analysis Report

The Governance and Education Committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council confirm Zachary Pekelis Jones and Kristin A. Hawes to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. The committee also recommended adoption of a resolution supporting renewal of King County's Best Starts for Kids Levy. Two information items on the levy renewal and Seattle Promise were heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended confirmation of Zachary Pekelis Jones to Ethics & Elections Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Kristin A. Hawes to Ethics & Elections Commission (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32002 supporting Best Starts for Kids Levy renewal (4-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including changes to the payroll expense tax and updates to the 2021 budget. The agenda also includes committee reports on property transfers for transportation projects and various board appointments.

• Amending the payroll expense tax for businesses in Seattle (CB 120030)
• Updating the 2021 City Budget and appropriations (CB 120029)
• Accepting a property donation for the Lake City Living Memorial Triangle (CB 120013)
• Transferring jurisdiction of Georgetown Steam Plant flume property to Seattle Public Utilities (CB 120014)
• A request to extend the deadline for a surveillance impact report (CF 31447)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the payroll expense tax, acceptance of a real property donation for the Lake City Living Memorial Triangle, and multiple 2021 budget adjustments. All votes were unanimous (8-0) with Councilmember Strauss excused. The council also confirmed numerous appointments to advisory boards and commissions.

• Passed CB 120031 paying audited claims for week of March 29-April 2, 2021 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120013 accepting real property donation for Lake City Living Memorial Triangle (8-0)
• Passed CB 120014 transferring Georgetown Steam Plant flume property jurisdiction to Seattle Public Utilities (8-0)
• Passed CB 120030 amending payroll expense tax (8-0)
• Passed CB 120018 accepting non-City grants and amending 2021 budget (8-0)
• Passed CB 120029 amending 2021 budget with provisos (8-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board (8-0 each)
• Adopted Resolution 32001 supporting Uptown neighborhood name (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting and receive reports on the state legislative session. Presenters from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations will provide these updates. The council will also preview upcoming actions for the day's full council and committee meetings.

• Approval of April 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• State legislative session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions for April 12, 2021

The Council Briefing was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the April 5, 2021 briefing. They also heard informational items on state legislative session updates and a preview of upcoming council actions, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 5, 2021
• Heard state legislative session update (Info item)
• Heard preview of council and committee agendas (Info item)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will review several ordinances regarding the use of surveillance technology by the Seattle Police Department. Members will also discuss the Seattle Public Utilities 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan and potential rate paths. Additionally, the agenda includes a property donation for the Lake City Living Memorial Triangle.

• Ordinance to accept property donation for Lake City Living Memorial Triangle
• Adoption of 2021-2026 Seattle Public Utilities Strategic Business Plan
• Surveillance technology impact reports for SPD 911 Logging Recorder
• Surveillance technology impact reports for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
• Transfer of jurisdiction for Georgetown Steam Plant flume property

The Seattle Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended City Council pass several items, including ordinances authorizing police surveillance technologies (911 Logging Recorder, Automated License Plate Reader, Parking Enforcement, Computer-Aided Dispatch, CopLogic) as amended, a land donation for the Lake City Living Memorial Triangle, and a property jurisdiction transfer for stormwater infrastructure. It also recommended confirming three Pedestrian Advisory Board reappointments. A resolution on Seattle Public Utilities' strategic plan was discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120013 accepting land donation for Lake City Living Memorial Triangle (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Akshali Gandhi to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Han-Jung Ko to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Maria Sumner to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120014 transferring Georgetown Steam Plant flume property jurisdiction (4-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120024 for 911 Logging Recorder surveillance (4-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120025 for Automated License Plate Reader surveillance (4-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120026 for Parking Enforcement Systems surveillance (4-0)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will hold hearings on appeals regarding the final assessment roll for Waterfront Local Improvement District No. 6751. These proceedings involve reviewing findings and recommendations from the Hearing Examiner. The council will not accept public comment during this meeting.

• Appeals to the Findings and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for Waterfront LID #6751

The committee heard an information item on appeals to the Hearing Examiner's findings for the Waterfront Local Improvement District No. 6751. It voted to recommend the City Council deny the appeals in Clerk Files 321893 and 321914 and approve the Final Assessment Roll with the Hearing Examiner's revisions. It also voted to recommend the Council approve the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision of the City Council regarding the roll and appeals. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended denying appeals in Clerk Files 321893 and 321914 for Waterfront LID #6751.
• Recommended approving the Final Assessment Roll for LID #6751 with Hearing Examiner revisions.
• Recommended approving the Findings, Conclusions, and Decision of the City Council on the LID #6751 roll and appeals.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee is reviewing ordinances to amend the 2021 City Budget and change department appropriations. Members will also discuss updates to the payroll expense tax for businesses in Seattle. Additionally, the committee will consider appointments to two advisory boards.

• Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept non-City grant funds (CB 1200185)
• Ordinance amending the 2021 Budget and department appropriations (CB 1200296)
• Ordinance amending the payroll expense tax for businesses in Seattle (CB 1200307)
• Appointment of Dan Torres to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board
• Appointment of Joel Shapiro to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended City Council approval of several items, including an ordinance amending Seattle's payroll expense tax, a mid-year budget adjustment ordinance, and a grant acceptance ordinance. It also recommended confirming two appointments to city boards. All votes were unanimous except for the budget adjustment, which passed 4-0 with one member absent.

• Recommended passage of payroll expense tax amendment (CB 120030) (5-0)
• Recommended passage of 2021 budget adjustment ordinance (CB 120029) (4-0, Morales absent)
• Recommended passage of grant acceptance ordinance (CB 120018) (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Dan Torres to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Joel Shapiro to Labor Standards Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Heard information items on American Rescue Plan funding and contract worker transparency

City Council

This meeting consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of previous minutes and the introduction of new council bills. The Council will also consider an ordinance to pay audited claims from March 22 through March 26, 2021.

• Ordinance CB 120023 to pay audited claims for March 22–26, 2021
• Approval of the March 29, 2021, meeting minutes

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved the minutes from March 29, the introduction and referral calendar, and the meeting agenda. It also passed an ordinance to pay audited claims for the week of March 22-26, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved the March 29, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0).
• Adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0).
• Adopted the meeting agenda.
• Passed CB 120023, appropriating funds for audited claims (8-0).
• Excused Councilmember Strauss from the April 5 and 19 meetings.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review updates regarding the state legislative session. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 29, 2021, briefing and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of March 29, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• State Legislative Session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council actions and committee activities for April 5, 2021

The Seattle City Council Briefing on April 5, 2021, was a procedural meeting. The council approved the minutes from the March 29, 2021 briefing. It also heard information items on state legislative session updates and a preview of upcoming council actions, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of March 29, 2021.
• Heard the State Legislative Session Updates information item (Inf 1741) in committee.
• Heard the City Council Agenda preview information item (Inf 1736) in committee.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to guarantee legal counsel for renters in unlawful detainer suits. The agenda also includes updates to City Light electricity rates and the historic designation of the Swedish Club. Several appointments to city boards are also up for consideration.

• Ordinance providing legal counsel for residential evictions (CB 120007)
• Updates to City Light electricity rates and terms for 2021-2022 (CB 1200156)
• Historic preservation controls for the Swedish Club (CB 120021)
• Appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Payment of audited city claims from March 15–19, 2021 (CB 120022)

The Seattle City Council passed CB 120007, guaranteeing free legal counsel to residential renters facing unlawful detainer suits, with amendments limiting eligibility to indigent tenants and adding reporting requirements. The council also passed CB 120015 adjusting City Light rates for 2021-2022, CB 120021 designating the Swedish Club as a landmark, and confirmed multiple appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Passed CB 120007, guaranteeing legal counsel to renters in eviction suits, amended to require indigency and add reporting on attorney hours.
• Passed CB 120015, amending City Light electricity rates, terms, and conditions for 2021 and 2022.
• Passed CB 120021, imposing historic preservation controls on the Swedish Club landmark.
• Confirmed appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board: Debolina Banerjee, Matt Remle, Jess Wallach, Rachel Heaton.
• Confirmed appointments to the Community Involvement Commission: Jasmine Aryana, Emily Kim, Martha Lucas, Julie Pham, William H. Southern Jr.
• Confirmed reappointments to the Urban Forestry Commission: Jessica L. Jones, Stuart Niven, Sarah Rehder, Shari Selch, Michael Walton.
• Approved payment of audited claims for the week of March 15-19, 2021 (CB 120022).
• Excused Councilmember Strauss from the April 12, 2021 meeting.

Council Briefing

The Council will receive updates on the 2021 State Legislative Session from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The meeting includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee meetings. An executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of March 22, 2021, minutes
• State Legislative Session updates
• Preview of City Council actions and committees
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on March 29, 2021, approving the minutes from the March 22 briefing. The council heard information items on state legislative session updates and the city council agenda, and held a closed executive session on litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of March 22, 2021
• Heard information item on State Legislative Session Updates
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Seattle City Council Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments meeting scheduled for March 24, 2021, was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee will review an ordinance regarding historic preservation for the Swedish Club. The meeting also includes briefings on quarterly tree reports and SDCI permitting.

• Ordinance to add the Swedish Club to the Table of Historical Landmarks
• SDCI and OSE Quarterly Tree Report
• Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) Permitting Report

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full City Council pass CB 120021, which would impose historic preservation controls on the Swedish Club and add it to the city's landmarks table. The committee also heard two informational reports: a quarterly tree report from SDCI and OSE, and a permitting report from SDCI. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120021, imposing historic preservation controls on the Swedish Club (5-0).
• Heard Inf 1775, the SDCI and OSE Quarterly Tree Report.
• Heard Inf 1776, the SDCI Permitting Report.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review the Office of Emergency Management's 2020 Annual Report. Members will also hold a briefing and possible vote on an ordinance amending the 2021 budget and capital improvement program.

• Office of Emergency Management 2020 Annual Report briefing
• Ordinance CB 1199812 regarding 2021 budget and capital improvement program amendments

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard the Office of Emergency Management's 2020 Annual Report as an information item. The committee held Council Bill 119981, a budget amendment ordinance, without taking action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Held CB 119981, a 2021 budget amendment ordinance, without action.
• Heard Inf 1774, the Office of Emergency Management 2020 Annual Report, as an information item only.

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss strengthening "Just Cause" eviction protections and review the Office of Sustainability and Environment's 2021 Climate Justice Priorities. The meeting also includes potential votes on several appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Briefing on 'Just Cause' eviction protections
• Review of 2021 Climate Justice Priorities
• Appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Discussion on electrifying Seattle's infrastructure

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee heard two information items on just-cause eviction protections and climate justice priorities, and discussed an appointment. The committee recommended that the full City Council confirm four appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board: Debolina Banerjee, Matt Remle, Jess Wallach, and Rachel Heaton, all approved unanimously. The appointment of Christoph Strouse was discussed but not recommended. An information item on electrifying Seattle's infrastructure was not heard.

• Recommended City Council confirm Debolina Banerjee to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2022), approved 5-0.
• Recommended City Council confirm Matt Remle to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2023), approved 5-0.
• Recommended City Council confirm Jess Wallach to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2022), approved 5-0.
• Recommended City Council confirm Rachel Heaton to the Green New Deal Oversight Board (term to April 30, 2023), approved 5-0.
• Discussed but did not recommend the appointment of Christoph Strouse to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.
• Heard information items on just-cause eviction protections and 2021 climate justice priorities.
• Did not hear the information item on electrifying Seattle's infrastructure.

City Council

The Council will consider committee recommendations regarding the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a resolution for federal COVID-19 relief funding and approvals for surveillance technology use in city departments.

• Amendments to the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 120019)
• Resolution for federal COVID-19 relief and recovery funding priorities (Res 319992)
• Partial release of a Seattle City Light easement to the City of Kirkland (CB 1200083)
• SDOT grant acceptance and West Seattle Bridge project allocations (CB 1200174)
• Surveillance technology approvals for City Light and the Fire Department (CB 1200025, CB 1200036)

The Seattle City Council passed a mid-year budget amendment (CB 120019) and adopted a resolution (Res 31999) outlining priorities for future federal COVID-19 relief funds. Both passed unanimously (9-0). The council also approved several other ordinances, including payments of claims, a City Light easement release, and surveillance technology uses for City Light and the Fire Department.

• Passed 2021 budget amendment CB 120019 (9-0)
• Adopted COVID-19 federal funding priorities resolution Res 31999 (9-0)
• Approved $2.1M+ in audited claims for week of March 8-12, 2021 (8-0, Juarez absent)
• Authorized City Light to release transmission corridor easement to Kirkland (9-0)
• Accepted SDOT grants and amended 2021 budget/CIP (9-0)
• Approved City Light surveillance technology use for Current Diversion Technologies (9-0)
• Approved Fire Department Computer Aided Dispatch surveillance use, amended to request two-factor authentication feasibility report (9-0)
• Introduced appointment of Rachel Heaton to Green New Deal Oversight Board (referred to committee)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing regarding state legislative session updates and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The agenda also includes approval of March 15 minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of March 15, 2021, Council Briefing Minutes
• State Legislative Session Updates presentation
• Presentation on American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Preview of City Council actions and committee meetings

The Seattle City Council approved the minutes from its March 15, 2021 Council Briefing. The Council heard information items on the state legislative session, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the day's agenda. The Council then held a closed executive session on pending litigation, which was extended by one hour and concluded at 1:33 p.m.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of March 15, 2021.
• Heard an information item on State Legislative Session Updates (Inf 1741).
• Heard a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Inf 1773).
• Heard an information item on the City Council Agenda (Inf 1736).
• Moved into a closed executive session on pending litigation at 11:45 a.m.
• Extended the executive session by 1 hour; it concluded at 1:33 p.m.

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will discuss or potentially vote on ordinances regarding Seattle City Light electricity rates and the use of surveillance technologies by city departments. Members will also receive an update on the West Seattle Bridge status and review grant funds for the Department of Transportation.

• Amending electricity rates and terms for 2021 and 2022 (CB 1200152)
• Status update on the West Seattle Bridge
• Authorizing surveillance technology use for SPD, SFD, and City Light
• Releasing a transmission corridor easement to the City of Kirkland (CB 1200081)
• Accepting non-City grant funds for SDOT projects (CB 1200174)

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended passage of several ordinances, including City Light's 2021-2022 electricity rate changes and a partial easement release to Kirkland. It also advanced grant acceptance for transportation projects and surveillance technology approvals for City Light and Fire, with one abstention. A police surveillance technology bill was discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120008, releasing transmission easement to Kirkland (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120015, amending City Light electricity rates for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120017, accepting transportation grants and amending CIP (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120002, approving City Light surveillance technology (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120003, approving Fire Department surveillance technology (4-0, 1 absent)
• Discussed CB 120004, police surveillance technology, no vote taken

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee is reviewing resolutions and ordinances related to federal COVID-19 relief funds and the 2021 City Budget. The meeting includes discussions on using future federal funding for recovery efforts and changes to department appropriations.

• Resolution 319991: Identifying priorities for future federal COVID-19 relief and recovery funding
• Ordinance CB 1200193: Amending the 2021 Budget and 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Ordinance CB 1200184: Authorizing the acceptance of non-City grant funds and amending the 2021 Budget

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended adoption of a resolution outlining priorities for federal COVID-19 relief funds, and recommended passage of an ordinance amending the 2021 budget. Both measures passed unanimously (5-0). The committee also heard an overview of the American Recovery Act and discussed a grant acceptance ordinance, but took no action on those items.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 31999 on federal COVID-19 relief priorities (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120019, amending the 2021 budget and Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Heard information item on American Recovery Act (no action)
• Discussed CB 120018 on grant funds (no action)

Community Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold a briefing on the Equitable Recovery Overview. It will also host a roundtable discussion regarding the economic impact of COVID-19. Presenters include officials from the Office of Economic Development and representatives from local business groups.

• Equitable Recovery Overview briefing
• COVID-19 Economic Impact Community Roundtable

The Community Economic Development Committee heard two information items on March 16, 2021: an Equitable Recovery Overview (Inf 1771) and a COVID-19 Economic Impact Community Roundtable (Inf 1772). No formal votes or decisions were taken; both items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 1771 Equitable Recovery Overview (no action)
• Heard Inf 1772 COVID-19 Economic Impact Community Roundtable (no action)

City Council

The City Council will review committee reports regarding several ordinances and appointments. Key items include legislation for legal counsel in eviction cases and interim regulations for home-based businesses. The meeting also covers a spending plan for the Human Services Department.

• Ordinance providing right to legal counsel for residential evictions (CB 120007)
• Resolution urging extension of eviction moratoriums through 2021 (Res 31998)
• Interim regulations for home occupation businesses (CB 120001)
• Spending plan for the Human Services Department (CB 120011)
• Appointments to the Community Police Commission

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to relax COVID-era restrictions on home-based businesses, with amendments prohibiting drive-in businesses and limiting auto-related traffic impacts. The council also confirmed multiple appointments to the Community Police Commission and Pike Place Market board, and held two eviction-related items until later dates.

• Passed CB 120001 easing home occupation limits during COVID (8-1)
• Confirmed Brandy Grant as Community Police Commission Executive Director (8-0)
• Confirmed six Community Police Commission members (8-0 each)
• Confirmed four Pike Place Market PDA Governing Council members (8-0 each)
• Passed CB 120011 Human Services Department spending plan (8-0)
• Passed CB 120012 paying weekly claims (8-0)
• Held Resolution 31998 on eviction moratoriums until June 7, 2021 (9-0)
• Held CB 120007 on right to counsel for evictions until March 29, 2021 (6-3)

Council Briefing

The council will review minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting and receive reports on the state legislative session. Presenters from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations will provide these updates. The agenda also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions.

• Approval of March 8, 2021 minutes
• State legislative session updates
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting. The council also heard information items on state legislative session updates and a preview of the day's council actions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of March 8, 2021.
• Heard Information Item Inf 1741 on State Legislative Session Updates.
• Heard Information Item Inf 1736 previewing the City Council Agenda.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to allow home occupation businesses to operate with fewer limitations during the COVID-19 emergency. Members will also receive annual reports from the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.

• Ordinance for interim home occupation business regulations (CB 1200011)
• Office of Planning and Community Development Annual Report briefing
• Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Annual Report briefing

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee voted 4-1 to recommend the City Council pass CB 120001, an ordinance adopting interim regulations to allow home occupation businesses to operate with fewer limitations during the COVID-19 civil emergency. Councilmember Pedersen opposed. The committee also heard two annual reports from the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, but took no action on them.

• Recommended passage of CB 120001 as amended with a divided report (4 in favor, 1 opposed)
• Heard Inf 1766, the OPCD Annual Report
• Heard Inf 1767, the SDCI Annual Report

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review several appointments to the Community Police Commission, including an Executive Director. The session also includes discussions on spending plans for the Human Services Department and amendments to the 2021 budget.

• Appointments for six members and one Executive Director to the Community Police Commission
• Ordinance CB 1200118 regarding Human Services Department appropriations and a spending plan
• Ordinance CB 1199819 amending the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full City Council confirm seven appointments to the Community Police Commission, including a new executive director. It also recommended passage of an ordinance approving a Human Services Department spending plan. A separate ordinance amending the 2021 budget was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Recommended confirming Navin Robert Charles Pinto to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2021) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Austin Field to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2022) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Tascha R. Johnson to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2022) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Erica Newman to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2022) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Asha Mohamed to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2022) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Patricia L. Hunter to the Community Police Commission (term to Dec 31, 2023) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended confirming Brandy Grant as Executive Director of the Community Police Commission (term to Feb 3, 2027) — unanimous 5-0.
• Recommended passing CB 120011, an ordinance approving a Human Services Department spending plan and lifting a proviso — 4-0, with Sawant absent.

Governance and Education Committee

The committee will vote on appointing Bao-Tram Do and Amanda Sandoval to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission. The meeting also includes briefings on COVID-19 responses for immigrant communities and city childcare strategies.

• Appointment of Bao-Tram Do to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Appointment of Amanda Sandoval to the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission
• Briefing on COVID-19 Responses and Positive Community Outcomes
• Discussion of Birth-to-Three and Childcare Strategies

The Governance and Education Committee recommended that the City Council confirm Bao-Tram Do and Amanda Sandoval as members of the Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission, with terms to January 31, 2023, and July 31, 2022, respectively. Both appointments were approved unanimously (4-0). The committee also heard two information items on COVID-19 responses and childcare strategies, but took no action on them.

• Recommended confirmation of Bao-Tram Do to Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Amanda Sandoval to Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission (4-0)
• Heard information item on COVID-19 responses and positive community outcomes
• Heard information item on City's Birth-to-Three and Childcare Strategies

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several committee reports, including numerous appointments to city commissions and advisory boards. The council will also consider amendments to the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program budget and an ordinance regarding contracting indebtedness.

• Amendment to 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program budget (CB 120009)
• Ordinance relating to contracting indebtedness (CB 120006)
• Resolution establishing a capital project Watch List (Res 31991)
• Resolution for private parking on East Howe Street (Res 31988)
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from February 2021 (CB 120010)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including CB 120009, which amended the 2021 budget and revised capital improvement project allocations for the Seattle Department of Transportation. It also adopted Resolution 31991, establishing a watch list for large capital projects requiring enhanced quarterly monitoring, with an amendment adding the Georgetown to South Park Trail project. Additionally, the council approved a resolution granting conceptual approval for a private parking area on East Howe Street in the Eastlake neighborhood, and confirmed numerous appointments to city commissions and boards.

• Passed CB 120010, appropriating funds to pay audited claims for the week of February 22-26, 2021.
• Passed CB 120006, amending Ordinance 126219 relating to contracting indebtedness.
• Adopted Resolution 31991 as amended, establishing a watch list for large capital projects, adding the Georgetown to South Park Trail project.
• Passed CB 120009, amending the 2021 budget and revising capital improvement project allocations for SDOT.
• Adopted Resolution 31988, granting conceptual approval for a private parking area on East Howe Street in Eastlake.
• Confirmed reappointments to the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, LGBTQ Commission, Human Rights Commission, Women's Commission, and Renters' Commission.
• Confirmed appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission and Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board.
• Adopted the March 1, 2021 meeting minutes and the Introduction and Referral Calendar.

Council Briefing

The council will receive updates regarding the state legislative session from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and committee activities. Additionally, the council will approve minutes from the March 1, 2021, briefing.

• Approval of March 1, 2021, Council Briefing minutes
• State Legislative Session Updates
• Preview of City Council actions and committee activities
• Executive sessions regarding pending or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with all nine members present remotely. They approved the minutes from the March 1, 2021 briefing. The council heard informational items on the state legislative session and the day's council agenda, but took no action on them. The meeting included two closed executive sessions on pending litigation, and adjourned at 12:17 p.m.

• Approved the Council Briefing Minutes of March 1, 2021.
• Heard an information item on State Legislative Session Updates (Inf 1741) in committee.
• Heard an information item previewing the City Council agenda (Inf 1736) in committee.
• Held two closed Executive Sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation.

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will host a community panel discussion regarding preventing evictions and extending the eviction moratorium. Members will also consider an ordinance providing legal counsel to residential renters in unlawful detained suits. Additionally, several reappointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission are up for vote.

• Ordinance CB 1200072: Guaranteeing right to legal counsel for renters facing eviction
• Community panel discussion on preventing evictions and the eviction moratorium
• Reappointment of Dinah Braccio to Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Reappointment of Calvin R. Jones to Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Reappointment of Mac Scotty Ray McGregor to Seattle Renters’ Commission

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee recommended that the full City Council pass Council Bill 120007, which would guarantee legal counsel for residential renters in Seattle responding to unlawful detainer suits, regardless of ability to pay. The recommendation passed with a divided report: Councilmembers Sawant, Morales, and Lewis voted in favor, while Pedersen opposed. The committee also heard a community panel discussion on preventing evictions (Inf 1764) as an information item. Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended confirming the reappointments of four members to the Seattle Renters' Commission: Dinah Braccio (term to 2023), Calvin R. Jones (term to 2022), Mac Scotty Ray McGregor (term to 2022), and Regina Owens (term to 2023).

• Recommended City Council pass CB 120007 (right to counsel for renters) with a divided report (3 in favor, 1 opposed).
• Heard Inf 1764, a community panel discussion on preventing evictions, as an information item.
• Recommended confirmation of Dinah Braccio's reappointment to the Renters' Commission (term to 2023), unanimous.
• Recommended confirmation of Calvin R. Jones's reappointment to the Renters' Commission (term to 2022), unanimous.
• Recommended confirmation of Mac Scotty Ray McGregor's reappointment to the Renters' Commission (term to 2022), unanimous.
• Recommended confirmation of Regina Owens's reappointment to the Renters' Commission (term to 2023), unanimous.

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee is reviewing amendments to the 2021 budget and Capital Improvement Program for the Seattle Department of Transportation. The agenda also includes surveillance technology impact reports for the Police, Fire, and City Light departments. Other items include an easement release to Kirkland and a parking area proposal in Eastlake.

• Amendments to 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program project allocations
• Release of Seattle City Light transmission corridor easement to the City of Kirkland
• Proposed private parking area on East Howe Street in Eastlake
• Surveillance technology impact reports for Seattle Police Department
• Surveillance technology impact reports for Seattle Fire Department and City Light

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended City Council adopt a resolution granting conceptual approval for a private parking area on East Howe Street, and recommended passage of an ordinance amending the 2021 budget to change appropriations for the Seattle Department of Transportation. Several other items were discussed but not voted on, including ordinances related to City Light easement release and surveillance technology for City Light, Fire, and Police departments.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 31988 for private parking area on East Howe Street (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120009 amending 2021 budget for SDOT appropriations (5-0)

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The committee will hold a hearing on appeals related to the final assessment roll for Waterfront Local Improvement District No. 6751. This quasi-judicial matter involves reviewing findings and recommendations from the Hearing Examiner. Public comment is not being accepted at this meeting.

• Appeals regarding the final assessment roll for Waterfront LID #6751
• Review of Hearing Examiner's Findings and Recommendation (CF 321780)

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee held a hearing on appeals to the Hearing Examiner's findings and recommendation for the Waterfront Local Improvement District No. 6751 (LID #6751) final assessment roll. No formal action was taken; the item was heard as an information item only.

• Heard Inf 1761 on LID #6751 assessment roll appeals (no action taken)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider an ordinance regarding contracting indebtedness and a resolution for a 2021 capital project watch list. The meeting also includes briefings on federal funding priorities and hotel assistance.

• Ordinance CB 1200061 relating to contracting indebtedness
• Resolution 319912 establishing a capital project watch list for 2021
• Briefing on federal funding and council priorities
• Hotel assistance update

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended City Council pass CB 120006, an ordinance amending contracting indebtedness, as amended, and adopt Resolution 31991, establishing a Watch List for large capital projects requiring enhanced monitoring, as amended. Both recommendations passed unanimously (5-0). The committee also heard two information items: federal funding and council priorities, and a hotel assistance update, with no action taken.

• Recommended City Council pass CB 120006 (amending Ordinance 126219 on contracting indebtedness) as amended, 5-0.
• Recommended City Council adopt Resolution 31991 (establishing a Watch List for large capital projects) as amended, 5-0.
• Heard Information Item Inf 1763 (Federal Funding and Council Priorities) with no action.
• Heard Information Item Inf 1762 (Hotel Assistance Update) with no action.

Council Briefing

This council briefing consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and a preview of upcoming actions. The meeting also features updates on the state legislative session from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

• Approval of February 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• State legislative session updates
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committees

The Seattle City Council briefing on March 1, 2021, was a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the February 22, 2021 briefing and heard information items on state legislative session updates and a preview of upcoming council actions. No votes were taken on policy matters.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of February 22, 2021
• Heard information item on State Legislative Session Updates (Inf 1741)
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda preview (Inf 1736)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing land use and zoning regulations regarding the development of permanent supportive housing. The agenda also includes several appointments to city boards and offices, as well as the adoption of the 2021 Work Program.

• Zoning changes for permanent supportive housing (CB 119975)
• Appointment of Steven Marchese as Director, Office of Labor Standards
• Appointment of Rita Howard to the Seattle Housing Authority Board
• Adoption of the Seattle City Council 2021 Work Program (Res 319946)
• Ordinance for payment of audited claims from February 15–19, 2021 (CB 120005)

The Seattle City Council passed CB 119975, an ordinance establishing regulations for the development of permanent supportive housing, amending several sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The council also confirmed four appointments, including Steven Marchese as Director of the Office of Labor Standards, and adopted the 2021 Council Work Program. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Passed CB 119975, establishing land use and zoning regulations for permanent supportive housing.
• Confirmed Steven Marchese as Director of the Office of Labor Standards.
• Confirmed Rita Howard to the Seattle Housing Authority Board (term to March 20, 2023).
• Confirmed Jaimée Marsh and Munira Mohamed to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board.
• Adopted Resolution 31994, the Seattle City Council 2021 Work Program.
• Adopted Resolution 31995, the Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2021 budget.
• Adopted Resolution 31996, setting hearing times for Local Improvement District No. 6751 appeals.
• Approved payment of audited claims for the week of February 15-19, 2021 (CB 120005).

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee will review several reappointments and new appointments for various Seattle commissions. These include positions on the Human Rights, Arts, and Women’s Commissions. The committee will also hear a final presentation from the Black Brilliance Research Project.

• Reappointments to the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
• Appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission
• Black Brilliance Research Project final presentation

The Community Economic Development Committee voted to recommend that the full City Council confirm 17 appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, including the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities, LGBTQ Commission, Human Rights Commission, Women's Commission, Arts Commission, and Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous among those present, with Councilmember Lewis absent for the first five items. The committee also heard a final presentation on the Black Brilliance Research Project as an information item.

• Recommended confirmation of Kristina M. Sawyckyj to the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities (term to April 30, 2022) — passed 4-0, Lewis absent.
• Recommended confirmation of Jessica Williams-Hall to the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities (term to April 30, 2022) — passed 4-0, Lewis absent.
• Recommended confirmation of Annabelle Backman to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to April 30, 2022) — passed 4-0, Lewis absent.
• Recommended confirmation of Elizabeth W. Pachaud to the Seattle Human Rights Commission (term to July 22, 2022) — passed 4-0, Lewis absent.
• Recommended confirmation of Jackie Turner to the Seattle Human Rights Commission (term to July 22, 2022) — passed 4-0, Lewis absent.
• Recommended confirmation of Tana Yasu to the Seattle Women's Commission (term to July 1, 2022) — passed 5-0.
• Recommended confirmation of Quinton I. Morris, Vivian Hua, and Vanessa C. Villalobos to the Seattle Arts Commission (terms to 2021/2022) — each passed 5-0.
• Recommended confirmation of 8 members to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (terms to 2022/2023) — each passed 5-0.

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments will receive an update from the Human Services Department regarding 2021 homelessness investments. The committee will also discuss ordinance CB 119975, which proposes new regulations for permanent supportive housing development through land use and zoning amendments.

• Human Services Department update on 2021 Homelessness Investments
• Ordinance CB 119975 regarding permanent supportive housing zoning regulations

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments heard an update on 2021 homelessness investments and recommended that the full City Council pass Council Bill 119975, which establishes zoning regulations for permanent supportive housing. The recommendation was approved unanimously with 9 votes in favor and none opposed.

• Heard the Human Services Department update on 2021 Homelessness Investments (Inf 1756).
• Recommended that City Council pass as amended Council Bill 119975, establishing regulations for permanent supportive housing, with 9 in favor and none opposed.

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold briefings on the Department of Neighborhoods' Race and Social Justice Initiative and the Urban Forestry Commission's 2021 work plan. Members will also discuss an ordinance regarding interim land use regulations for home occupations during the COVID-19 emergency.

• Ordinance CB 1200013 regarding home occupation business regulations
• Department of Neighborhoods Race and Social Justice Initiative Report
• Urban Forestry Commission 2021 Work Plan
• P-Patch 2020 Annual Report

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee heard two information items: the Department of Neighborhoods overview and RSJI report, and the Urban Forestry Commission annual report and 2021 work plan. The committee also discussed Council Bill 120001, which would adopt interim regulations to allow home occupation businesses to operate with fewer limitations during the COVID-19 emergency. No votes were taken; all items were only heard or discussed.

• Heard Inf 1758: Department of Neighborhoods overview and RSJI report
• Heard Inf 1759: Urban Forestry Commission annual report and 2021 work plan
• Discussed CB 120001: interim home occupation regulations during COVID-19

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled to March 4, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will hear a briefing on the 2021 Seattle Fire Department Work Plan. Members will also discuss an ordinance to amend the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

• 2021 Seattle Fire Department Work Plan briefing
• Ordinance amending the 2021 Budget (CB 119981)
• Amendments to the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Program

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard Information Item 1757, the 2021 Seattle Fire Department Work Plan. The committee also discussed Council Bill 119981, a budget ordinance amending the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, but took no formal action on either item. The meeting was procedural, with no votes or decisions recorded.

• Heard Information Item 1757, the 2021 Seattle Fire Department Work Plan (no action taken)
• Discussed Council Bill 119981, a budget ordinance amending the 2021 Budget and CIP (no action taken)

Council Briefing

The meeting includes updates on state legislative sessions from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The council will also review upcoming City Council actions and approve minutes from February 16, 2021.

• Approval of February 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session updates
• Preview of City Council actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on February 22, 2021, was a procedural meeting. The council approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 briefing. They also heard information items on state legislative session updates and the preview of upcoming council actions, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of February 16, 2021
• Heard state legislative session updates (Inf 1741)
• Heard preview of City Council actions (Inf 1736)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission and considering committee reports. Key items include a transit service funding agreement with King County Metro and an endorsement for the Rainier Valley Creative District.

• Transit Service Funding Agreement with King County Metro (CB 119989)
• Eight appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission
• Approval of Seattle City Light's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report
• Endorsement of the Rainier Valley Creative District creation
• Ordinance for payment of audited claims from February 8–12, 2021 (CB 119999)

The Seattle City Council approved a transit service funding agreement with King County Metro to implement Proposition 1, passed by voters in 2020. The council also confirmed eight appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission, adopted a resolution endorsing the Rainier Valley Creative District, and approved routine items like the journal, agenda, and payment of bills.

• Approved CB 119998, transit service funding agreement with King County Metro (8-0)
• Confirmed Rose Lew Tsai-Le Whitson to Planning Commission (7-1)
• Confirmed McCaela Daffern to Planning Commission (7-1)
• Confirmed Dhyana Quintanar Solares to Planning Commission (7-1)
• Confirmed Mark Braseth to Planning Commission (7-1)
• Confirmed Roque Deherrera to Planning Commission (7-1)
• Adopted Resolution 31993 endorsing Rainier Valley Creative District (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 31986 approving City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report (8-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider several board and director appointments. The committee will also discuss a resolution for monitoring large capital projects and receive a briefing on federal COVID relief funding.

• Appointment of Rita Howard to the Seattle Housing Authority Board
• Appointments to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board
• Appointment of Steven Marchese as Director, Office of Labor Standards
• Resolution establishing a 2021 watch list for large capital projects
• Briefing on federal funding for COVID relief

The Finance and Housing Committee unanimously recommended City Council confirm four appointments: Rita Howard to the Seattle Housing Authority Board, Jaimée Marsh and Munira Mohamed to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, and Steven Marchese as Director of the Office of Labor Standards. A resolution on a capital projects watch list was not discussed, and a federal COVID relief information item was heard. No substantive decisions were made beyond the appointments.

• Confirmed Rita Howard to Seattle Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Jaimée Marsh to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Munira Mohamed to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Steven Marchese as Director, Office of Labor Standards (5-0)

Community Economic Development Committee

The Community Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for February 19, 2021, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items were scheduled due to the cancellation notice.

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The Transportation and Utilities Committee will discuss a transit service funding agreement with King County Metro Transit to implement Proposition 1. The committee is also scheduled to review the Seattle City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report.

• Transit Service Funding Agreement between SDOT and King County Metro (CB 1199982)
• Approval of Seattle City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report (Res 319861)

The Transportation and Utilities Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 31986, approving the 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report for City Light, and recommended passage of Council Bill 119998, authorizing a Transit Service Funding Agreement with King County Metro to implement Proposition 1. Both recommendations passed with no opposition.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 31986 approving City Light's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report (3-0)
• Recommended passage of Council Bill 119998 authorizing Transit Service Funding Agreement with King County Metro for Proposition 1 (4-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural updates and briefings. The council will review minutes from February 8, 2021, and receive state legislative session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The agenda also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions.

• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Council Briefing was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the February 8, 2021 briefing. They also heard informational items on state legislative session updates and a preview of upcoming council actions, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of February 8, 2021 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will review Mayor Jenny A. Durkan's 2021 State of the City Address and several legislative items. This includes a recommendation to adopt the 2018 International Fire Code and a resolution regarding big business taxes.

• Adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code as the Seattle Fire Code (CB 1199963)
• Resolution supporting progressive big business taxes (Res 319892)
• Principles for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution (Res 319925)
• Payment of audited claims from February 1 through February 5, 2021 (CB 119997)
• Hearings for appeals regarding Local Improvement District No. 6751 (Res 319904)

The Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 119996, adopting the 2018 International Fire Code as the Seattle Fire Code, with an amendment adding a point of information about potential retroactive code changes for aging oil storage tanks. The council also adopted Resolution 31992 on equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution, amended to require vaccine providers to collect and report race data. A resolution supporting progressive big business taxes (Res 31989) failed for lack of a second. The meeting included the mayor's State of the City address and routine approvals.

• Adopted 2018 Seattle Fire Code as Seattle Fire Code (CB 119996) (9-0)
• Amended CB 119996 to add point of information on aging oil storage tanks
• Adopted Resolution 31992 on equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution (9-0)
• Amended Resolution 31992 to require race data collection by vaccine providers
• Resolution 31989 on progressive big business taxes failed (no second)
• Approved payment of audited claims for Feb 1-5, 2021 (CB 119997) (9-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (9-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 1 and Feb 8, 2021 meetings (9-0)

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for February 10, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review Seattle’s plan to vaccinate residents and workers. Members will also discuss recommendations for a less lethal weapons draft bill and potential updates to the Seattle Fire Code. Additionally, the committee will review amendments to the 2021 budget.

• Briefing on Seattle's vaccination plan for residents and workers
• Possible vote on ordinance CB 1199962 regarding the Seattle Fire Code
• Discussion of recommendations for a less lethal weapons draft bill
• Review of budget amendments under CB 1199814

Governance and Education Committee

The Governance and Education Committee will hold briefings regarding vaccine equity and distribution. Presenters from various health organizations and government offices will discuss community perspectives and roundtable topics. The committee will also review COVID-19 responses and positive community outcomes.

• Briefing on Vaccine Equity: A Community Perspective
• Government Roundtable on Vaccine Distribution
• Discussion on COVID-19 Responses and Positive Community Outcomes

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will receive updates regarding the 2021 State Legislative Session. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee activities.

• Approval of February 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• State legislative session updates from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of City Council agenda and regional committee actions
• Closed executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive decisions. It approved the minutes from the February 1, 2021 briefing, heard informational items on state legislative session updates and the council agenda, and held a closed executive session on litigation. The meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of February 1, 2021
• Heard state legislative session updates (informational)
• Heard council agenda preview (informational)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations for several city matters. These include an ordinance regarding a street easement from Seattle School District No. 1 and appointments to the Renters’ Commission and the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee.

• Ordinance for a street easement from Seattle School District No. 1 (CB 1199892)
• Appointment of Sharon E. Crowley to the Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Appointment of Dennis Gathard to the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee
• Payment of audited claims for January 25 through January 29, 2021 (CB 119995)

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to pay audited claims for late January 2021 and approved an easement for the Your Voice, Your Choice program. It also confirmed appointments to the Renters' Commission and Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee. All votes were unanimous except for one absence on the claims bill.

• Passed CB 119995 to pay audited claims for Jan 25-29, 2021 (8-0, Morales absent)
• Passed CB 119989 to accept street easement from Seattle School District for Your Voice, Your Choice (9-0)
• Confirmed Sharon E. Crowley to Seattle Renters' Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed Dennis Gathard to Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee (9-0)

Transportation and Utilities Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance for a street easement in the Green Lake area involving Seattle School District No. 1. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Seattle City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report and the appointment of Dennis Gathard to the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee.

• Ordinance for SDOT street easement from Seattle School District No. 1 (CB 1199892)
• Approval of Seattle City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report (Res 319863)
• Appointment of Dennis Gathard to the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee

The Transportation and Utilities Committee voted 5-0 to recommend confirming Dennis Gathard to the Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee and to recommend passage of an ordinance accepting a street easement from Seattle School District No. 1. The committee also discussed but took no action on a resolution approving Seattle City Light's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report.

• Recommended confirming Dennis Gathard to Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Recommended passing ordinance accepting street easement from Seattle School District No. 1 (5-0)
• Discussed resolution approving City Light 2020 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report (no vote)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for February 2, 2021, has been cancelled. No items were presented or discussed.

Public Assets and Native Communities Committee

The Public Assets and Native Communities Committee meeting scheduled for February 2, 2021, has been cancelled. No other items were listed in the provided agenda text.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review updates on the State Legislative Session and several research presentations. These include a report on the Black Brilliance Research Project and a preliminary report on Participatory Budgeting. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Black Brilliance Research Project Preliminary Report presentation
• Participatory Budgeting Preliminary Report presentation
• State Legislative Session updates
• Approval of January 25, 2021, meeting minutes

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive votes. It approved the minutes from the January 25, 2021 briefing. The council heard information items on state legislative session updates, the Black Brilliance Research Project preliminary report, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approved Council Briefing minutes of January 25, 2021

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review committee recommendations for several city appointments and one ordinance. These include confirming the Director of the Office of Emergency Management and renaming the Commission for People with Disabilities. The council will also approve payments for audited claims from January 2021.

• Appointment of Curry Mayer as Director of the Office of Emergency Management
• Ordinance to rename Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities
• Appointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission
• Reappointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission
• Payment of audited claims from January 18–22, 2021

The Seattle City Council passed ordinances adopting updated construction codes (CB 119992) and the Seattle Energy Code (CB 119993), both by 9-0 votes. The Council also confirmed numerous appointments to city commissions and boards, approved a contract rezone extension at 1106 34th Avenue, and passed a resolution supporting the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's application for membership to a risk management agency. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Adopted 2021 construction codes ordinance CB 119992 (9-0)
• Adopted Seattle Energy Code ordinance CB 119993 (9-0)
• Confirmed Curry Mayer as Director of Office of Emergency Management (9-0)
• Passed ordinance renaming Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities to Seattle Disability Commission (9-0)
• Granted contract rezone extension for 1106 34th Avenue (9-0)
• Passed amended ordinance approving contract rezone extension at 1106 34th Avenue (9-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting King County Regional Homelessness Authority's risk management application (9-0)
• Held appointment of Sharon E. Crowley to Renters' Commission until Feb 8, 2021 (9-0)

Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments

The committee will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to establish land use and zoning regulations for permanent supportive housing. The Mayor’s Office will also provide a status update on 2021 homelessness investments.

• Ordinance CB 119975: Establishing land use and zoning regulations for permanent supportive housing
• Mayor’s Office status update on 2021 homelessness investments
• Resolution Res 319873: Sponsoring the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's membership application to a risk management agency

The Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments held a public hearing and discussed an ordinance to establish regulations for permanent supportive housing, but took no action on it. The committee heard a status update on 2021 homelessness investments from the Mayor's Office. The committee recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 31987, which sponsors the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's application for membership to the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency, with 8 in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 31987 (8-0)
• Held public hearing on CB 119975 (permanent supportive housing regulations) — no action
• Heard status update on 2021 homelessness investments — no action

Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee is reviewing ordinances to update several Seattle construction codes, including building, electrical, and plumbing codes. The committee will also discuss an application to extend a contract rezone for the property at 1106 34th Avenue.

• Ordinance updating Seattle construction codes (CB 1199921)
• Ordinance updating the Seattle Energy Code (CB 1199932)
• Contract rezone extension for 1106 34th Avenue (CF 3144613)

The Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee recommended passage of two ordinances updating Seattle's construction codes, including the Seattle Energy Code, and approved an extension of a contract rezone for a property at 1106 34th Avenue. All items were recommended to the full City Council with no opposition, though one councilmember was absent for the first vote and another abstained on the energy code.

• Recommended passage of CB 119992 (construction codes) (4-0, Juarez absent)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 119993 (Seattle Energy Code) (4-0, Pedersen abstained)
• Recommended granting CF 314461 (contract rezone extension for 1106 34th Ave) (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 119987 (approving rezone extension and amended Property Use and Development Agreement) (5-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will discuss the appointment of Curry Mayer as Director of the Office of Emergency Management. The agenda also includes briefings on the Seattle Community Safety Initiative and the Community Capacity Investment Process. Additionally, members will review a draft bill regarding less lethal weapons and proposed amendments to 2021 budget appropriations.

• Appointment of Curry Mayer as Director of the Office of Emergency Management
• Briefing on the Seattle Community Safety Initiative
• Discussion of the Community Capacity Investment Process
• Review of Less Lethal Weapons Draft Bill and recommendations
• Ordinance amending 2021 budget appropriations and control levels

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss extending the eviction moratorium through at least the end of 2021. Members will also review a draft ordinance regarding a right to counsel for renters facing eviction. The agenda includes possible votes on several appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission.

• Discussion on extending the eviction moratorium through at least the end of 2021
• Review of draft ordinance 1.22.21 regarding a right to counsel for renters facing eviction
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee heard two information items on extending the eviction moratorium and creating a right to counsel for renters, but took no action on them. The committee recommended that the full City Council confirm five appointments to the Seattle Renters' Commission, including three reappointments and two new appointments, with votes of 3-0 (one member absent).

• Recommended confirming ChrisTiana ObeySumner's reappointment to Renters' Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Laurie Goff's reappointment to Renters' Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Marcedes T. Taitt-Lamar's reappointment to Renters' Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Sharon E. Crowley's appointment to Renters' Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Maya Garfinkel's appointment to Renters' Commission (3-0)

Council Briefing

The council will review minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting. The briefing includes presentations regarding federal lobbying and updates on the state legislative session. A preview of upcoming City Council actions and committee activities will also be provided.

• Approval of January 19, 2021, minutes
• Federal Lobbying Presentation
• State Legislative Session Updates
• Preview of City Council actions and regional committees

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on January 25, 2021, with all nine councilmembers present. The council approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 briefing. Three information items were heard in committee: a federal lobbying presentation, state legislative session updates, and a preview of upcoming council actions. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of January 19, 2021 (9-0)
• Heard federal lobbying presentation (information only)
• Heard state legislative session updates (information only)
• Heard preview of upcoming council actions (information only)

City Council

The City Council will review committee recommendations regarding labor standards for grocery workers and property acquisition. The agenda also includes several appointments to various city advisory boards.

• Ordinance establishing labor standards for Seattle grocery employees (CB 11999)
• Acceptance of deed for 'Glacier View Ranch Property' in Skagit County (CB 11998)
• Payment of audited city claims from January 11 to January 15, 2021 (CB 119991)
• Appointments to the Seattle Transit Advisory Board and City Light Review Panel

Finance and Housing Committee

The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice for the January 22, 2021, meeting. The session originally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. was rescheduled to 2:00 p.m.